November 30, 2009 - 8:18pm — myownbook
27,000 BOOKS AND MORE TO GIVE!
It is hard to believe but we've now given out more than 27,000 books! This is truly exciting for us. We have been working hard at keeping the momentum going: we recently ran a "Design Our Volunteer's T-Shirt" contest for all high school and college kids to enter. We got some great designs plus we also picked up new volunteers. In addition, we have recently written the following letter to our local service clubs and elected officials:
April 28, 2009 - 5:15pm — myownbook
YOU Could Give Out the 20,000th Book to a Less Fortunate Child!
My Own Book is dedicated to spreading the joy of reading by visiting K-3rd Grade classrooms, reading aloud, and letting the children choose from a selection of brand new books. It is fun and easy to do and we are always looking for volunteers to help. All you need to do to get involved is:
1. Identify a local school with needy children or a library that serves underprivileged kids.
2. Set up a time/date to read to them (by talking with the principal or head librarian)
3. Contact us and tell us how many books/bookplates you need and we will ship them out to you
4. Have the event!
April 15, 2009 - 9:21pm — Nesha
CONTEST ALERT -- PUT YOUR DREAMS FIRST ON HER AGENDA !!
Just wanted to let you all know about a contest that is happening on my SITE-- http://www.heragenda.com/page/the-put-your-dreams-first
ITS THE PUT YOUR DREAMS FIRST CONTEST
AND I WANT EVERYONE TO GET INSPIRED AND EMPOWERED AND ENTER INTO IT!!!
You have a chance to win mentorship in a bottle, a book by an amazing industry veteran with input from over 9- women in the entertainment industry! From CEOs, to artists, to actresses it is all there!!!
SO LOG ON NOW!
XOXO
NESHA
February 27, 2009 - 9:22pm — myownbook
My Own Book Reads Across America
We're hitting the street Monday to celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday and Read Across America day. We've teamed up with the Armijo National Honor Society to visit a local elementary school, read aloud, tell about the public library and let the children choose their very own book. This is an annual event for us and lots of fun. We will give out over 400 books in one day! And see a lot of really happy kids!
If you want to start a My Own Book chapter let us know by emailing kyleandbrady@myownbook.net
it is fun, rewarding and easy!
February 10, 2009 - 1:55pm — Maiainbookclub
Book Reviews
Hi Book Club!
This is a place we can submit reviews for the books we read in the club!
December 16, 2008 - 7:47am — myownbook
We Want to Give Every Child Under Age 8 in the US a Book! And we want YOU to read to them!
We 've decided to get a book to every child in the US under the age of 8. Plus, we want someone to read the book aloud to them. This month we're hosting a National Share the Joy of Reading event and want to know of any children you know that do not have books. Send us their name, address (this can be a school) and age and we'll send you a book to read to them.
Teens across the country can open their hearts, while turning pages and opening doors.
Send us the names and we'll send you books.
For more information visit www.myownbook.net and look at the page "a book for every child"
December 15, 2008 - 11:12am — myownbook
Reading IS Sweet!
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This gingerbread house was donated by Spun Sugar out of Berkeley. It is so beautiful! We are hosting a big event Saturday with girl scouts and the high school's leadership class coming out to read and distribute books. In addition, we'll have all the gingerbread houses on display. We'll be going to the California Institute at Greystone this week to pick up eight houses. This is a very fun event. We're particularly happy because we have reached out to a whole new group of volunteers. We hope to bring the children into the library with the houses and hook them on reading!
December 12, 2008 - 11:25pm — myownbook
A Text A Day Keeps Illiteracy At Bay! Text bbyv14 to 32075
The Facts:
90% is the amount of reading you will do as an adult for informational purposes vs leisure (Scholastic Research)
85% of Juvenile Offenders are functionally illiterate (National Institute of Corrections)
60% of Adult prisoners are functionally illiterate (US Dept of Justice, National Institute of Corrections)
50% of the unemployed are functionally illiterate (US Dept of Labor)
November 27, 2008 - 9:17am — myownbook
My Own Book Makes the Holiday's Bear-y Nice
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On December 17th we are taking part in Bransford's Holiday Celebration by reading stories and distributing books. In addition we will be raffling off five - five foot tall teddy bears with bear books to the children. Toalk about making reading fun!
We are looking forward to this event because all of our local teen volunteers will be together for the first time since summer. We plan on having a Bear-y Nice event!
November 26, 2008 - 5:39pm — myownbook
We make books personal!
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Every child gets to pick out their very own book, and we add a bookplate to the book with the child's name on it. This is a great way to make the experience special. Mark Teague, famous author and illustrator, was kind enough to make a super cute bookplate for My Own Book. This makes the experience even better for the children.
In our country many, many children do not have a single book of their own. Through My Own Book we are working on getting books to children.