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February 3, 2017

International Book Giving Day 2017 is Coming

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Did you  know that there is an International Book Giving Day?  There is and it is quickly coming as it is on February 14th.   Yep, Valentine’s Day.  What better day to get a book into the hands of a child?  I love this idea and had to find out more when my blogger friend Barbara posted about it on her blog at March House Books.

Just look at this great poster designed for the day by Marianne Dubuc.ibgd_poster_with_signature

The concept is pretty simple. Give a book to a child.  Any book. Any child.

Their website located here outlines a bit more of their mission and suggestions for giving books.

International Book Giving Day takes place on 14th February each year. The aim? To get books into the hands of as many children as possible.

14th February is about sharing the love of books! #bookgivingday

International Book Giving Day is a 100% volunteer initiative aimed at increasing children’s access to and enthusiasm for books.

Most children in developing countries do not own books.
In the United Kingdom, one-third of children do not own books.
In the United States, two-thirds of children living in poverty do not own books.
International Book Giving Day’s focus is on encouraging people worldwide to give a book to a child on February 14th.

We invite individuals to

1) gift a book to a friend or family member,

2) leave a book in a waiting room for children to read

3) donate a gently used book to a local library, hospital or shelter or to an organization that distributes used books to children in need internationally.

So here is YOUR chance to get a book in the hands of a child.  Make it a point to pick out one of your favorites and send or give to a child.  I am going to be sending one to my great niece who LOVES books as much as her mommy and grandma and aunt.  Who knows where another one might show up.  I love the idea of leaving one in a waiting room so that might be something I do as well.

Here are three of my favorite books from when the boys were little.  Do you know them? books-2

I have included the Amazon links below and if you use one of those links to purchase I might get a few pennies to use towards my own book purchases.

The Hairy Book by Babette Cole

The Carrot Seed by Ruth Krauss with illustrations by Crockett Johnson

Is Your Mama a Llama? by Deborah Guarino with illustrations by Steven Kellogg

So tell me –are you going to participate this year and if so what book will you be giving?  Every comment goes to support our Comments for a Cause this month which is The Cindy Platt Boys and Girls Club of Transylvania County. 

Don’t forget to check out the International Book Giving website for free downloadable posters and bookmarks to use for your book giving.

 

 

 

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  1. Bernadette
    February 03, 2017 at 07:35 am

    Thanks for sharing this. A wonderful idea.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      February 03, 2017 at 07:45 am

      Isn’t it a great idea? And this should give enough time for everyone to go get a book! I have 3 packages ready to go in the mail today to some lucky kids! Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  2. Darlene
    February 03, 2017 at 08:17 am

    A great idea. Will give away some of my books.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      February 03, 2017 at 08:43 am

      Perfect idea! The poster is available in all different languages as well so maybe you can share it in Spain as well!

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  3. [email protected]
    February 03, 2017 at 08:48 am

    I love to give books to kids! Thanks for the info!

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      February 03, 2017 at 08:49 am

      Isn’t it great? I spent about 45 minutes looking at children’s books at my local bookstore the other day and ended up buying 6! Stimulating the economy AND giving presents! 🙂

      Reply
  4. leannelc
    February 03, 2017 at 08:50 am

    what a great idea – we need to inspire our children (and grandchildren) to enjoy the feel of a real book in their hands – a nice change to a phone or tablet!

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      February 03, 2017 at 08:53 am

      I totally agree! Thanks so much for stopping by and taking the time to leave a comment!

      Reply
  5. Andrea Bates
    February 03, 2017 at 08:56 am

    Beth Ann – I love this so!!! I’ll be sure and share. I’m hoping to send some books into my daughter’s school to support the kids there.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      February 03, 2017 at 09:05 am

      That is a great idea! Thanks for sharing the book love as always. You can print out posters and bookmarks on their site as well!

      Reply
  6. Barbara
    February 03, 2017 at 09:07 am

    Hello Beth Ann, I love your take on this and what a good idea to include the Amazon links. I can see I’m going to learn a lot from you. Thanks so much for including a link to my blog, I appreciate it. Have a great weekend, Barbara
    PS I’ve shared you post on Twitter & G+

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      February 03, 2017 at 09:15 am

      Thanks to YOU for introducing me to the idea! I never would have known otherwise. I have a lot of great blogger friends who are authors and readers who will share the love for sure. Thanks again!

      Reply
  7. Paula Kiger (Big Green Pen)
    February 03, 2017 at 09:27 am

    AHHHHH! What a phenomenal idea! I’m on it!

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      February 03, 2017 at 09:29 am

      Yay! The more the merrier! Love that my blogger friends are getting on board! Thanks!

      Reply
  8. Minnesota Prairie Roots
    February 03, 2017 at 09:33 am

    What a great idea. I need to think on this…

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      February 03, 2017 at 09:39 am

      I bet you can find someone to give one to! Izzy???? Neighborhood kids?? Library?

      Reply
  9. Marci B
    February 03, 2017 at 09:56 am

    What a great idea! I’m going to get 3 books today when I go downtown to give to my Rise & Shine kids!

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      February 03, 2017 at 10:34 am

      That was exactly what I was thinking of! I was going to get some for your kids and then I decided to send to some friends back in Iowa instead. Great idea! I printed out some bookmarks if you want them!

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      1. Marci B
        February 04, 2017 at 08:59 am

        Yes, would love some!

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        1. Beth Ann Chiles
          February 04, 2017 at 03:05 pm

          Okay–I have 3 for you!

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  10. Marci B
    February 03, 2017 at 09:57 am

    AND, I love the fact that it’s on Valentine’s Day!

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  11. thegardenfrog
    February 03, 2017 at 10:48 am

    What a wonderful idea! Thanks for sharing

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      February 03, 2017 at 10:49 am

      And thank YOU for stopping by and taking the time to comment! Much appreciated!

      Reply
  12. priscillaking
    February 03, 2017 at 01:01 pm

    Hmm. None of those. My favorite picture book was a rhymed story about a pony called “Jim Jump.” “The Cat in the Hat” came out just a little too late for me to be allowed to enjoy it and the rest of Dr. Seuss’ books in peace (“You can read more *challenging* books than *that*!”)–although I read back through the older Seuss books and enjoyed the new ones as they came out…and enjoyed pointing out the words to The Nephews in “Hop on Pop,” in due time. Children’s books I wore out most assiduously were chapter books.

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  13. menopausalmother
    February 03, 2017 at 07:28 pm

    This is a great idea—-I totally remember The carrot Seed!!!

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      February 03, 2017 at 07:38 pm

      Yay for remembering the Carrot Seed! A classic for sure. Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  14. Dina Eisenberg
    February 06, 2017 at 10:59 am

    What a lovely opportunity to revisit and gift your favorite children’s book.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      February 06, 2017 at 11:15 am

      Isn’t it a great idea? I was thrilled to find out about it and already have sent my books off to lucky children! Thanks so much for stopping by, Dina!

      Reply
  15. Abbey ~ Mind, Body, Babies
    February 16, 2017 at 04:06 pm

    I didn’t even know this until it was “too late,” but at least I gave my girls each a book for Valentine’s Day!

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      February 16, 2017 at 04:18 pm

      Next year you can be ahead of the game but you did great without even knowing! Thanks for stopping by, Abbey!

      Reply

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