In Seoul, Korea, where Graphic Designer Jane Koo grew up, it wasn’t typical to have a “local library” nearby. Her luck dramatically changed at the age of eight when a part of her elementary school playground was repurposed to build a massive, multi-floor library. “I remember how excited and proud I was to have my own library card with my picture. This was one of the first books I’ve found on the shelf.”
That book is Lois Lowry’s Anastasia Krupnik, a story about a quirky ten-year-old girl who keeps multiple lists in her green notebook, like her favourite words, things she loves and things she hates. “I identified with her a lot when I read this book,” Jane told us, “because we were both curious, opinionated and eager to please.” (Read: sassy pants.)
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A Good Book Drive is an annual book drive to bring stories to a new generation of readers, and support kids in need of new books. Running through the month of November, A Good Book Drive will be inspiring Vancouverites to purchase a new copy of their favorite kids’ book and deliver it to set locations throughout the city. At these drop off locations you can personalize your donation with a special bookplate, sharing the story of why that book is special to you. All books will be donated to this year’s book drive recipient, One to One: A Children’s Literacy Program. Share your favourite stories with A Good Book Drive onTwitter, Facebook and Instagram. |
