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Pre-K Reading 8/27/25 - I Love a Kid who knows What they Want
Week two of volunteer reading for the Fall 2025 school year. Read on to hear about how things went…
Pre-K Reading 8/20/25 - What’s in My Bag?
Today was my first day of volunteer reading for the Fall 2025 school year. I thought you might like to see what was in my bag this first day of school and hear how things went…
The Benefits of Reading with Children
There is overwhelming evidence to support the idea that reading with children is very good for them...
Building your Own Little Library
If you want to create your own library, either for your own family members or for use as a community reader, we have some ideas for you…
How to Choose Books for your Personal Little Library
Start by adding your own personal childhood favorites to the library, just for the pure joy of it! Beyond the childhood favorites of your own…
Are you Qualified to be a Volunteer Reader?
Its not about how well you read the book. It’s about the love that you show to the children in the process. If you love all children and can read, then you are qualified…
How to Find a Volunteer Reading Opportunity that’s Right for You
How do you find reading volunteer opportunities in your community? Start by looking for announcements from your local school system…
Safety First!
Since we are talking about service to children, we have the responsibility to protect them however we can. Some examples are…
What is the Primary Goal of Volunteer Reading
This might seem like an obvious question/answer but I don’t think it is. Furthermore, depending on what your primary goal is will affect how you go about the process…
How I Choose Books for my Personal Little Library
The criteria for books in my own personal children’s library are: Does it embody Truth, Beauty, Peace, Kindness, Hope…
How One Book Saved My Life
I had a rough childhood. Its a very sad story and one that teachers witness every day in their classrooms. When I was about 4 years old, someone gave me...
How Little Libraries Came to Be
I believe everyone on this planet is unique and has their own unique style of gift to give to the world. What would the world look like today if each person gave their best to it, and to each other?…