CMP donates 600 children’s books statewide as part of its President’s Pick Book Donation Program
CMP is donating “How to Tap a Maple!” written by a Maine author and illustrator to more than 500 public elementary schools and municipal libraries across the utility’s service territory
“How to Tap a Maple!” by Maine author Stephanie Mulligan and Maine illustrator Connie Rand
AUGUSTA, ME – March 7, 2025 – Central Maine Power is celebrating a beloved Maine tradition and its President’s Pick Book Donation Program by donating more than 600 copies of “How to Tap a Maple!” by Maine author Stephanie Mulligan and Maine illustrator Connie Rand to over 500 Maine public elementary schools and public libraries in CMP’s service territory this week.
For 2025, CMP President Joe Purington chose “How to Tap a Maple!” by a Maine author and illustrator as it celebrates Maine’s proud Maple syrup heritage ahead of Maine Maple Sunday weekend later this month.
“We’re proud to celebrate both Maine’s rich maple syrup tradition and the power of reading by sharing this book with schools and libraries across the state,” said Joe Purington, President and CEO of CMP. “This is a local story through and through that will inspire a lifelong love of learning. We’re proud to support education and our communities, one great book at a time!”
“I’m honored my book was chosen as the 2025 CMP President’s Pick Book Donation,” said Stephanie Mulligan, author of “How to Tap a Maple!” “The memories of my father-in-law teaching my children how to make maple syrup are treasured, which is why I shared them in this book. This story is a wonderful reminder that kids and adults can learn together. You’re never too old to try something new and it’s even sweeter when you can pass it on to the next generation!”
For more than 20 years, CMP’s President’s Pick Book Donation Program has supported literacy with tens of thousands of book donations to schools and libraries across the state of Maine.
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