Books From the Heart

It is that time of year again: Books From the Heart

It is a month long campaign to get books into the hands of foster children in Oregon. Books can either be donated to your favorite child welfare worker (that's me) OR donate at Barnes and noble. The have suggestions right there at the check out stand. For every NEW children's or young adult's book you donate your will receive a $10.00 dinner certificate good at any of the McCormick and Schmick's restaurants.

Today was the kick off event and my favorite reading partner and I went to the Clackamas Barnes and Noble where we met up with a few special readers.

There was Margarete Carter, the Deputy Director of DHS, so like the boss of my boss's boss's boss. Ms. Carter was a long time US Senator prior to coming to DHS.

Then Elmo came out and shared story time with the kids and lead them on a Parade around the store. There was a photop but Carina was not going anywhere near that.

And then Mr Jeff "Wednesday child" Gianola came out and read a bunch of storeys.

The film crew never showed up so I shot a little footage myself.

I was so proud of her for being so brave and going up there to sit with Jeff and have her story read.

So donate! All throughout the month of May. Books are an amazing gift to share with a child.