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League Club luncheon – Books for Collier Kids’ table

Books For Collier Kids Posted on April 13, 2019 by jinnyApril 13, 2019

Table talk turns League Club fundraiser into a roomful of fantasy – Harriet Howard Heithaus, Naples Daily News March 11, 2019  This was going to be a lunch like no other: If you weren’t sharing a table with Big Bird, you … Continue reading →

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Celebrating one million books!

Books For Collier Kids Posted on November 24, 2017 by jinnyApril 7, 2018

Books for Collier Kids celebrated the distribution of 1 million books at its sold-out event on February 28, 2018. . … Continue reading →

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Henrikson and Sanghvi join our board

Books For Collier Kids Posted on April 5, 2017 by jinnyMarch 14, 2018

HENRIKSON, SANGHVI JOIN BOOKS FOR COLLIER KIDS BOARD Books for Collier Kids (BCK) (www.BooksforCollierKids.org) announced that Mary Henrikson and Hina Sanghvi have joined the 2017 board of directors. Henrikson brings an extensive background with national and global charities in Connecticut, including the National … Continue reading →

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The Slippery Slope of Summer Slide

Books For Collier Kids Posted on July 17, 2016 by jinnyJuly 17, 2016

Summer Slide Guest Commentary by Mary Polizzotto, Ph.D. and educator While the term “Summer Slide” conjures up a playful image, the results of this phenomenon are anything but fun and carry lifelong consequences for our children. Summer Slide refers to … Continue reading →

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A “starfish” for a literary organization called First Book

Books For Collier Kids Posted on March 3, 2014 by adminAugust 23, 2015

STARFISH!  In the past seven years it has given more than 350,000 books to pre-kindergarten through second-grade students in Head Start and Title I school programs. No wonder First Book will be honored by the Community Foundation of Collier County … Continue reading →

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Why Give Disadvantaged Children a Dr. Seuss Book?

Books For Collier Kids Posted on February 17, 2014 by userAugust 24, 2015

The First Book-Collier County program, a local nonprofit encouraging literacy among our disadvantaged young children, will once again celebrate the March 2 birthday of Theodore Geisel, known to millions worldwide as Dr. Seuss, with a “Stay at Home and Read” … Continue reading →

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First Book-Collier County says “Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!”

Books For Collier Kids Posted on February 13, 2014 by userNovember 25, 2014

First Book-Collier County celebrates the birthday of Theodor Geisel, lovingly known as Dr. Seuss, with a “Stay at Home and Read” fundraiser on Sunday, March 2, in conjunction with the national Read Across America literacy movement. Karina Maciel, with classmate … Continue reading →

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Writer’s Domain supports FBCC

Books For Collier Kids Posted on January 3, 2014 by userApril 7, 2014

Norris Furnishings, Barnes & Noble and Naples Daily News sponsored the recent Writer ‘s Domain event on January 9 and 11, 2014. Click here for complete information. … Continue reading →

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The Gift of Reading – Best Books to Give Kids This Holiday Season

Books For Collier Kids Posted on December 27, 2013 by userFebruary 13, 2014

Two early education experts offer recommendations for books to give the children on your list this holiday season. Inside Pelican Bay – November 2013 by Mary Polizzotto, Ph.D., and Deborah Shaver, M.Ed. Community contributors Holidays are a wonderful time to … Continue reading →

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Debby Shaver honored as top volunteer

Books For Collier Kids Posted on November 10, 2013 by userAugust 24, 2015

First Book-Collier County is proud to announce that Debby Shaver, book distribution co-chair, was named a 2013 Distinguished Volunteer by the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Everglades Chapter. Ms. Shaver was recognized during the National Philanthropy Day Celebration at 5:30 p.m., … Continue reading →

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