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 A Book &amp; a Buddy: Growing Readers One Child at a Time
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 After 30 years as an elementary teacher, I recently retired—but I quickly realized that retirement wasn’t going to keep me out of the classroom. I now substitute teach, and every time I walk into a classroom, I’m reminded of just how important reading is for all students.
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 I’ve always believed that reading is the foundation for learning. But being back in classrooms has made me see something even more clearly: some children need someone to help them discover that books can be exciting, comforting, and truly their own.
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 That’s why I’m starting A Book &amp; a Buddy.
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 My goal is to provide a child with a book chosen especially for them, along with a small character or “buddy” that connects to the story. My hope is that when a child receives that book, they don’t just see another assignment—they see a story that belongs to them and a little friend to remind them that reading can be fun.
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 I would love to do this each time I substitute in a classroom, whether that means choosing one child to receive a book and buddy or, as funding allows, providing them for more children.
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 My dream is simple:
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 One child. One book. One little buddy. One opportunity to fall in love with reading.
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 Your donation will help me purchase age-appropriate books and story-related characters for children who may need a little extra encouragement to become readers.
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 As a retired teacher, I know firsthand that a good book can open a door to imagination, confidence, and learning, and success. I want to keep opening those doors—one child at a time.
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 If you’re able to contribute, thank you. If you can’t, sharing this fundraiser would mean just as much to me.
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 Together, we can help children discover that they are readers, their stories matter, and there is a whole world waiting for them inside a book.
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 ❤️ Thank you for helping me grow readers, one book and one buddy at a time.
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A Book & a Buddy for Growing Readers

Just $215$ to go! Make an impact.

A Book & a Buddy for Growing Readers

Just $215 to go!
Make an impact.