Becky Blackwell, a new Books for Keeps supporter, tells the story of why she was so quick to support our organization - after only learning of it yesterday. Thanks Becky!
I was very excited to learn about ‘Books for Keeps’ yesterday. The program really resonated with me because I benefited from a similar program when I was in kindergarten over 35 years ago, and I still remember the impact it had on me.
Through a local literacy program, I had the opportunity to pick out a book that I could take home and keep – not just for the night or for the week, but
really keep! I soon became an avid reader which kept me busy for the many days I was home alone while Mom was at work. This was the first book I owned, and it's a vivid and cherished memory to this day.
I’m confident the children you are now sending home with brand new books will feel the same. And I hope that the lasting impact on their lives will be similar to mine. Thank you for doing the work you are doing!
--Becky Blackwell
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