When I was a child, I had books. You probably did, too. I loved my big mother goose book of nursery rhymes and my Richard Scarry books with endless words and pictures on every page. I read the biography of Thomas Edison in 3rd grade and read the Little House on the Prairie series from the school library. Later on it was Trixie Belden mysteries and Judy Blume. In first grade, I wanted to be in the top reading group - they got to sit on the big tire and read more. And I loved it when Mrs. James read The Boxcar Children to us. I wonder if that is because my parents fostered a love for books and learning in me from day one. There are tons of statistics that correlate reading to your children with success. To read some facts, go here. I want to pay it forward. I want to get books in the hands of children who don't have any in the Philippines. From everything I've read and learned, education is key to eliminating poverty in the world. Reading is the first step. If you'd like to help, just let me know. I know about 50 kids that would appreciate it. Scroll down to see some of their faces.
