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Some good news this time!

Do you want to help kids in need get books to read? Just 2$ buys a book. All books will be distributed through school libraries. A great cause, and awesome push toward children's literacy.

How inspiring! The story of the Pajama Program, and how you can help. The Pajama Program donates pajamas and books to children in need.

It's always nice to know that there are ways you can help children receive books that they otherwise might not have been able to have or read. As the holidays approach, we are reminded of those who might not get any presents this year. Helping organizations that bring books to children not only gives them something, but gives them something they can enjoy over and over again.

Kimberli

Kid's books face a rough path to the big screen I agree. I agree, I agree, I agree. Kid's books are so much better as books.

Children's book adaptations that failed on the big screen. While I think the overall tone of the article is a little on the "complaincomplain" side, I do understand why. Books we've grown up with and love are basically being butchered on the big screen.

10 Kid's Movies That Were Better Than the Book. I'll end this update with some hope. While I've only seen 7 out of 10 of these movies, I do believe the author of the article makes some good points, especially when referring to Hans Christian Anderson's books compared to the movies.

Drawing the Devil Away From Children  Since 1951, Sendak has written and illustrated more than 100 children's books and also has designed sets and costumes for operas, ballets and stage plays ...

On the Geisel Award - For those who aren't familiar with Theodor Geisel, his more popular moniker is Dr. Seuss!

Nelson Mandela tells his story to children - An intersting read. "...everyone should try to read for at least an hour every day. Parents can read to their children if the children cannot read for themselves." I agree!

An interesting article on multiculturalism in books, especially children's books. I absolutely love getting multiculturalism out there, especially to kids.

Stemmming off of that a bit is an article all the way from Jamaica, talking about why we need to read to our children. It also looks at the different economical variations of different familes and how that relates to a child's reading abilities. Good stuff!

Here's a list of places all around the world (though, admittingly, most of the places on the list are in the US) where you can take the little ones for a fun-filled day of geekiness.

Enjoy!