An anonymous donor recently bought a copy of a book for each student at an under-served school. After reading the first chapter of the book, and leaving them with a cliffhanger ending, I told the kids that they each were getting a free copy of the book. Jaws dropped, and kids sank to the floor where they’d been standing, each with their books open and pages turning to chapter two. One student asked, “I know they’re free, Miss, but how much will we have to pay?” It made my day to explain that free is free. The expression on his face was priceless.

“______________ came home soooo excited! He had to show us where the Author had signed his book AND drew a special cat cartoon for him. _ could not believe how lucky he was to have all this happen to him. _______ said he was reading his book in the car, on the way home! Thank you, thank you, thank you!”

“Thanks for organizing such a great author reading today. __________literally has not come home that excited all year. And he just devoured a book for the first time. Thank you! Gracias”

“Thank you for the new book. I haven’t readed the holl book, so I’m exsided to see the ending.”

“I feel so greatful for all you have done. I have not red the book yet but this makes me want to.”