Greetings Bibliophiles, Literacy Advocates and (Home) Educators. World Book Night is almost here!
Here is an opportunity for each one of us to take a step toward improving literacy in our communities.
World Book Night is an amazing idea that began last year in the UK. This year it is coming to the US as well. The organization is offering to give away FREE 1 million books from people (like you) who love books and love to read to (others) who perhaps do not yet share your joy in reading.. You choose the book and the venue for giving. They send you the books. You give them away. It is that simple.
This is a call for action. We can put our thoughts into action. We can share our love of reading with those who have not had the same opportunities.
| “Once you learn to read, you will be forever free.” |
| – Frederick Douglass |
http://www.us.worldbooknight.org/
Follow this link, choose your books and register, but BEFORE Midnight Monday, February 6, 2012.
This could be you! On April 23, 2012 we distribute 20 copies of our favorite book to our favorite people or favorite charity. How fabulous is that?
If you choose to participate, follow the above link, then come back and reply to this post with which book you chose, why and where you plan to make your distribution.
We chose I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou. This is a beautifully written autobiographical story written as a novel. It has long been one of my favorite books. We plan to donate 20 copies to a local charter school that has dedicated itself to improving literacy in an impoverished community. They have a limited library. The 20 copies could go to individual students to kick-off their summer reading program.
Now it is your turn. We look forward to hearing about your choices and actions for improving literacy in your community.
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I chose “Because of Winn-Dixie” and I would like to give it out to kids at the local elementary school that I know do not love to read. I thought about “The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian,” which I LOVED, but I think it’s a little risque for my conservative community.
We chose “Because of Winn-Dixie” as our third choice. It is a great children’s book. Congratulations to you, I am sure you will spark the imaginations of several children. I haven’t read “The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian” but now I am looking forward to reading it. Thanks for the suggestion.
Allia