I was the recipient of a half-depressing, half-uplifting email a couple of weeks back from a woman who represents the parent-teacher organization of the Hoboken Dual Language Charter School (HoLa), located in Hoboken, N.J. HoLa, she tells me, is holding its annual fundraiser this coming April. And because the city of Hoboken was absolutely pummeled by Hurricane Sandy this past October, proceeds raised through the school's fundraiser will help with hurricane loss and cleanup efforts. Funds will also be used to furnish and equip the school's classrooms, enhance its art and music programs, and more. Specially, HoLa is looking for children's book donations...