November 25, 2008 - 2:23pm — myownbook
Reading is Sweet: Gingerbread Houses!
We've been busy getting our gingerbread house ready for the 'Reading is Sweet' gingerbread house display and auction. We've heard from several folks who have completed their house and decided we better get on it ourselves. Here are some pictures:
If you look inside the front of the house you can see actual pictures of MOB volunteers reading books to kids(the children's pictures line the inner wall of the house.
November 21, 2008 - 8:49pm — myownbook
My Own Book featured in Time for Kids
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November 21, 2008 - 10:18am — myownbook
What would My Own Book do if we won $10,000 from Best Buy @ 15?
Nov 21 2008 - 9:02am
Dec 31 2008 - 9:02am
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If we won $10,000 from Best Buy@ 15 we would use it to buy books! We just started buying books directly from publishers at sharply discounted prices so we could buy 8,000 brand new books. That would make an awful lot of happy children and spread the joy of reading in a big way.
We've learned events work- they create excitement and make the kids excited about reading
Volunteers like to be a part of events- they get to experience the difference they are making in the community
November 21, 2008 - 9:57am — myownbook
Fall Into Reading with My Own Book
Oct 29 2008 - 8:50am
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We hosted a Family Reading Night at Bransford Elementary, thanks to a generous grant from Target. We read aloud to the children . Next, teachers worked with the parents, giving tips on how to read aloud. Each child got to pick a book of their very own, and we added a bookplate with their name on it. In addition, we hosted a raffle for the kids with different stuffed book characters (Oscar the Dog, for instance) and their matching books. The children had a great time and including the families was a good way to interact with more of the community.
November 21, 2008 - 1:23am — myownbook
Having a Book of Your Own = Happiness
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Most of the children we serve have never had the pleasure of owning their very own book before. We set our standards high- we only distribute books that are new. They have to feel, smell, and look perfect. By doing this we are enhancing the experience of having your own book and making reading more important. The children love the idea of having their very own BRAND NEW book. Ownership is part of the key to making reading fun.