Creating Room to Read
The inspirational story of a former Microsoft executive's quest to build libraries around the world and share the love of books. What's happened since John Wood left Microsoft to change the world? Just ask six million kids in the poorest regions of Asia and Africa. In 1999, at the age of thirty-five, Wood quit a lucrative career to found the nonprofit Room to Read. Described by the San Francisco Chronicle as "the Andrew Carnegie of the developing world," he strived to bring the lessons of the corporate world to the nonprofit sector-and succeeded spectacularly. Read full article
We Are All Born Free
The most gorgeous hard back picture book for children about human rights.This beautiful commemorative edition of We Are All Born Free celebrates each declaration with an illustration by an internationally renowned artist or illustrator.A testament to freedom and the human spirit, it is a thoughtful gift for children and adults alike. Read full article
The Perfect Flower Girl
Join Amani and her little sister in this joyous celebration of a Lebanese Muslim wedding. Delightful and beautifully illustrated picture and story book for children. Will Amani be the perfect flower girl? Read full article
You are a Star
You Are a Star is a lovely picture book with a story for young children about taking a trip out of this world, into the sky, past the moon and through the universe to find out how we are all made of stars. In some ways this is a book about the universe being created but it is also about how we are all connected. Read full article
Evangeline - The Wish Keeper's Helper
Evangeline - The Wish Keeper's Helper by Maggie Alderson is a beautifully written and illustrated story about a toy elephant who lies under the bed waiting for something to happen. She things to herself "If only I could be useful somewhere ... " Will her wish be granted? The illustrations by Claire Fletcher make this gorgeous book even more appealing - lovely also to read aloud with your children. Read full article
