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Celebrating International Book Giving Day

February 15, 2016 Claire Annette Noland 4 Comments

book day poster

Valentine’s Day is my favorite holiday and it has gotten even better because it is also International Book Giving Day. I can’t think of a better way for a book lover to celebrate than by giving books.

There are many children who don’t have books or access to them. The purpose of International Book Giving Day is to get books into the hands of children.

I recently returned from Nicaragua with a team from Students International. I went out to the education sites in Nindiri, Masaya. I am still processing my time there but I do know that I returned humbled and inspired. I spent time with kids who have nothing compared to our western standards but they do not view themselves as disadvantaged. They were so excited to come and have the opportunity to learn.

book day sign

 

book day girl

 

book day Elianor

 

book day boy

 

book day 2 boys

 

book day daniela

Students International will be working with the residents of this area to build a community center. Elianor, who heads the education site, hopes to include a library for the families. I aim to help her. I was able to bring some books but plan to do much more. I will be collecting children’s books written in Spanish throughout the year. Hopefully the library will be ready to accept the books by  International Book Giving Day 2017.

book giving thomas

Thomas is celebrating his first Valentine’ Day and I was thrilled to give him Love by Eric Carle. It’s never too early to give  books!

book giving thomas 2

I love decorating with Valentine books:

bookk day heart

 

Thank you Ruth Ayers at Ruth Ayres Writes for creating the Celebrate This Week community and #celebratelu.

celebrate link up

 

 

 

Filed Under: Books, Celebrate, Places Tagged With: #celebratelu, Celebrate this week, International Book Giving Day, Love by Eric Carle, Nicaragua, Nindiri, Students International, Valentine's Day

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  1. Joan Schoettler says

    February 15, 2016 at 3:30 pm

    I look forward to learning more about your time in Nicaragua. The importance of sharing books internationally is so important….as all as sharing it with new life in your family.

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  2. Trine Grillo says

    February 15, 2016 at 4:53 pm

    I would love to hear more about your trip. What a wonderful opportunity for you.Your pictures say it all! Blessings ~

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  3. Tina Cho says

    February 15, 2016 at 8:50 pm

    How neat to see pics from your trip. Looking forward to hearing about it. Thanks for spreading book love.

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  4. evelyne holingue says

    February 18, 2016 at 7:30 pm

    Lovely picture of you and your baby grandson. You’re right: it’s never too soon to share stories and books.
    I gave books too that day!

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