Did you see this story on social media this week? It’s a very heart-warming story of a little boy called Mathew Flores, who asked his postman for any spare junk mail because he wanted to read more. He couldn’t afford the trip to the library, or to buy any books, so the postman came to the rescue. Here is the story Have a read, have a think. Is there a person near you feeling the same? Have a lovely weekend! #booksforeveryone #huffingtpnpost #mathewflores #postman #nicestory #

Over the winter, we met a guy who really got us thinking that Books for Everyone could be a reality. Robert Williams is one of the founders of The Kindness Offensive (TKO) which is a movement to, well, be kind to people. TKO are a group of people who carry out selfless, random acts of kindness to benefit others. No money is involved, they don't need it. They simply persuade people to donate things or time for free that would benefit other people who need things, or time, for

New and live on the site today is a downloadable guide to hosting a collection event. It’s a little basic in parts, but has links to a couple of press release templates, some tips for social media promotion (which I can help with). There are also links to a printable poster and flyer – I’m sure you create better designs than my efforts! It’s been an interesting week, with a new Facebook page, a few new friends on Twitter and a new Instagram account. All are there to help prom

Ths was nearly called the Greenwich Project. A while back, my husband sold his handmade children's books on Greenwich market. He made friends with a fellow stall holder, a lady in her 70's. She told him a story about when she was a child in Nigeria. Her family couldn't afford to buy books, but she had a thirst for reading. Such a thirst that she crept into her local gun-patroled dump yard where books were burnt. She and her friends would wait for a fresh delivery, scramble un

Well, this is new for me. I'm new to blogging, new to making a website, new to having a go at designing posters (they are terrible - if anyone can do better, please get in touch!) But, the site is live, so we'll see what happens next! #booksforeveryone #launch