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I’m a mom, teacher, and children’s author who believes, passionately, that we should never, ever, underestimate the power of a picture book.  According to Reading is Fundamental (RIF), Nearly two-thirds of low-income families in the U.S. own no books. That statistic is common in other developed countries as well.

That’s just plain wrong. But, we can help fix it.

Last November I launched the literacy initiative, Picture Book Pass it On (#PBPiO). I encouraged people to donate new or gently used books to needy kids, locally, and to challenge friends to do the same. It caught on in the US, and we also had people “Passing it On” in the UK and Australia.  Many children’s book authors participated by giving local kids in need copies of their books.

With a few exceptions, the PBPiO charge is being led by an all-female squad of super-heroes (a.k.a. The Sisterhood of the Traveling Picture Books).

Frankly, I am thrilled to have anyone join me in getting picture books onto the laps of deserving kids. But, I’d like to welcome super-dads and picture book-loving dudes to join in the fun. Will you help celebrate the power of picture books and accept the PBPiO call to action?

It’s as easy as 1,2,3…

#1 Pledge to donate a new or gently used picture book/s to a children’s charity in your area.

Learn more about Picture Book Pass it On:

https://michelleeastmanbooks.wordpress.com/2014/11/12/a-childs-picture-book-bill-of-rights/

We now have our own badge.  Please feel free to copy and paste the badge.  Add it to your blog, post it in your tweets, or use it however you see fit to promote Picture Book Pass it On.

Posted by Michelle R. Eastman in #PBPiO, authors giving back, charity, kids in need, oicture book pass it on, picture book month Tags: #kidlit, #PBPiO, author, donating books, free books, kids in need, literacy, picture book month, picture book pass it on, poverty