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A video that speaks volumes … in every sense of the word …

May 6, 2013 by Patricia Sands Leave a Comment

It was so much fun and very rewarding to hear from so many people during our Celebrating Women event! Today I have to get my head wrapped around some serious work. This post is short and sweet but the message resounds.

Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counsellors, and the most patient of teachers.

Charles W. Eliot (1834 – 1926), The Happy Life, 1896

Whether we are talking about print or electronic these days, nothing diminishes the importance of books. This is my favourite video at the moment. Enjoy!

I first saw it on this awesome website Reading is Fundamental and hope you will find a few minutes to go there yourself. Children and books: spreading the word and helping to make it happen is the least we can do.

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Family, writing and travel are my passions ... okay, and chocolate ... and I'm seldom without a camera. I write women's fiction and keep in touch with readers by a monthly newsletter that also has giveaways and contests. Come and join us by signing up on the right. See you there!

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  1. wordsfromanneli says

    May 6, 2013 at 10:20 am

    It’s a shame that more people don’t read.

    Reply
    • patriciasands says

      May 6, 2013 at 11:45 pm

      So true, Anneli! This program ensures that kids coming from homes without books have other opportunities to read.

      Reply
  2. Kiersi says

    May 6, 2013 at 11:59 am

    Wow. This is a great organization. I’ve been involved with them a little bit in Portland but not nearly enough. This is why I write books for kids! Great post, Patricia.

    Reply
    • patriciasands says

      May 9, 2013 at 5:42 pm

      I’ve always felt that books for kids must be one of the most rewarding genres for a writer. I’m going to look at yours. Write on!

      Reply
  3. Kelly Hashway says

    May 6, 2013 at 12:07 pm

    I never understood how some people don’t enjoy reading. I have since I was born. Luckily, I’ve passed my love of books on to my daughter.

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    • patriciasands says

      May 9, 2013 at 5:43 pm

      Good for you, Kelly. Reading with your children is one of the best pastimes ever, isn’t it?

      Reply
  4. Sheri de Grom says

    May 6, 2013 at 5:13 pm

    One of the reasons my husband and I support rural libraries in both Kansas and North Carolina (our home states) is that these are the states we each learned to read. It was our love of reading that provided us the magic carpet ride to go on and do things with our lives that we are proud of. Now as we give back each month, we hope to provide other children the same opportunities.

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    • patriciasands says

      May 9, 2013 at 5:45 pm

      That’s wonderful, Sheri, and so meaningful that you support the areas in your home states.

      Reply
  5. Phil says

    May 7, 2013 at 10:57 pm

    As one who works in publishing I totally support this. People just don’t seem to read enough books nowadays.

    Reply
    • patriciasands says

      May 9, 2013 at 5:48 pm

      Phil, that’s too true! That’s why we have to put extra efforts into making certain kids don’t lose the opportunity to immerse themselves in the magic of books. What area of publishing are you in?

      Reply
  6. megtraveling says

    May 9, 2013 at 2:20 pm

    What a wonderful quote. The video has a great message too – thanks for the reminder Patricia!

    Reply
    • patriciasands says

      May 9, 2013 at 5:49 pm

      Right you are! Let’s keep doing our part!

      Reply

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