The Kids Need to Read Project is Here! by FollowMal

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The Kids Need to Read Project is Here!

POSTED BY: FOLLOWMAL
UPDATED: Tuesday, August 14, 2007 16:08
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Monday, August 13, 2007 4:26 PM

The Kids Need to Read project is here! Led by sci-fi author PJ Haarsma and supported by actor Nathan Fillion and many volunteers, this program sells special packages, the total profits of which are used to buy books for needy schools and libraries. The package prices start as low as $5 and range up to $95. Of special interest to Nathan Fillion fans is a spectacular fan package filled with an amazing array of items. Among the many items included are copies of The Softwire: Virus on Orbis 1, signed by both PJ and Nathan; autographed limited edition collector's cards and a CD featuring Nathan's awesome audio recording of the first three chapters of The Softwire. But there's even more than that! Go check things out at http://www.kidsneedtoread.org .

Another goal of this charitable program is to encourage active literacy in reluctant young readers. It is difficult for books to compete against the constant bombardment of advertising for television, movies, video games and other electronics aimed at children. Add to that a young person who finds reading difficult and there is little incentive for them to pick up a book. Mr. Haarsma's imaginative and fast-paced book, The Softwire: Virus on Orbis 1, has proven to be immensely appealing to children who have lost interest in books. It will be the first book Kids Need to Read donates to libraries in need. The commitment of Kids Need to Read is to expand the project to include other books, authors and celebrities so that more children will be exposed to the enrichment that reading can bring to their lives. The names of libraries that would benefit from book donations can be submitted at the Kids Need to Read website.

After you have checked out the Kids Need to Read website, be sure to visit the MySpace support page at http://www.myspace.com/kidsneedtoread. You will find banners and logos, as well as another famous NathanNation free button giveaway.
Let's help PJ and Nathan get kids reading!

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Monday, August 13, 2007 4:44 PM

AMILLION2ONE

I can testify that the packages are just awesome I got mine today all the way down in AUSTRALIA!!

My eldest son was estatic with the amount of swag in there :)

Pj will even personalise the books in your package if you ask nicely and use your manners

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Monday, August 13, 2007 6:26 PM

SPACEGIRL32

And check out the auctions too!

This is all for a good cause.

Oh- did we mention that The Softwire is a great story? If you like Harry Potter..... your will LOVE the Softwire!

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Monday, August 13, 2007 6:52 PM

FREEBROWNCOAT

Nice idea. Wrong place.

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Monday, August 13, 2007 7:59 PM

FOLLOWMAL

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Originally posted by Freebrowncoat:
Nice idea. Wrong place.

Excuse me? Are you referring to where I posted it?
If so, I chose to put it here, because it's generally Nathan Fillion related and it will get the most exposure in General Discussions. "General" means general, right?

If that's not what you're referring to, what are you referring to?

If you think it'd get more attention in Real Life Discussions, I'll put it there too.

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Tuesday, August 14, 2007 7:57 AM

SPACEGIRL32

There is never a "wrong place" for Nathan related items. Especially if it is for a good cause.

All auctions/ charities are posted here.

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Tuesday, August 14, 2007 2:10 PM

FREEBROWNCOAT

My apologies for any offense.

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Tuesday, August 14, 2007 4:08 PM

ANONYMOUS1

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Originally posted by FollowMal:
If you think it'd get more attention in Real Life Discussions, I'll put it there too.

Eeek, don't post it there. I never go there. Real Life Discussions. Scary things over there.

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