08/25/2026
Some books you never forget.Â
Meet “Thee, Hannah!” the very first book Debbie’s grandmother read to her when she was just 10 years old. Back then, the rule in her grandmother’s house was simple: 30 minutes of reading every single day, no exceptions.
On the left is Debbie’s original copy, held onto for more than 50 years. On the right is a modern edition we came across during one of our count and sort volunteer sessions, tucked among donated books.
Seeing the two side by side says everything. Books hold our memories. They carry the people who read to us, the routines that shaped us, and the love passed from one generation to the next. That same story is still finding its way into the hands of kids today.
But not every child grows up with a book within reach. That is exactly why we do what we do: making sure every child has the chance to build their own memories, one book at a time. đź’š
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