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Teen's Book Project Fights Food Insecurity with Donations

1/13/2026

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Tess Hennigan, 16, from Greenwich, Connecticut, vice president of her school's Book Club, launched A Bookshelf for Better to fund nonprofits addressing food insecurity by selling books for $5 donation.
She sources books from family, friends, and a used-book bin at the town dump.
The project has gained traction with titles like Hello Beautiful and plans for pop-ups.
Hennigan plans to expand to locations and posts updates on Instagram @bookshelfforbetter.

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Tess Hennigan, 16, from Greenwich, Connecticut, vice president of her school's Book Club, launched A Bookshelf for Better to fund nonprofits addressing food insecurity by selling books for $5 donation.
She sources books from family, friends, and a used-book bin at the town dump.
The project has gained traction with titles like Hello Beautiful and plans for pop-ups.
Hennigan plans to expand to locations and posts updates on Instagram @bookshelfforbetter.