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My Little Free Library - Doctor Who Style



As a little girl my first trip to the library was like a dream.   I love books and the fact that there was a place with more books than I could fit in my bedroom was so exciting!   My first library experience was in 2nd grade in public school.   At first I was so overwhelmed I didn’t know where to start.  But over time I found some of my favorite books.  My first memory of books I was very into in 2nd grade was The Littles.  They were little people (I was always the smallest in my class), and they did fun and extraordinary things.   From there I read Mandie books, The Chronicles of Narnia, The Hobbit, Nancy Drew, Trixie Beldon and so many more.   I was whisked on adventure after adventure in the safety of my bedroom.  33 years later and here I am reading more than ever.  

Fact - did you know 95% of kids in my sons class have never been to a local library?
Fact - 1 in 4 children in America grow up without learning how to read.  

 I could list so many more facts but at the end of the day, reading to our children and ourselves is so very important.  When I heard about The Little Free Library I was excited!  First about how I could acquire new books for myself.  Then I realized this was a way I could help others in my community get their hands on a free book.  Having an autoimmune disease keeps me from doing a lot of volunteering that I would love to do.  But this...this is something I can do.   

If you are interested in helping, please email me at mandikaake@gmail.com.  If interested in starting your own Little Free Library visit https://littlefreelibrary.org/

Happy Reading!!

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