With this book, may you be transported to a place in the far corners of your mind where you are free to be whoever you want, and may this book give you the confidence to write your own story. - Bree Galbraith, A Good Book Drive 2014 Book Plate
“Gangly, skinny, and awkward … kind of like now.” That’s how local designer and author Bree Galbraith describes herself at the age she received one of her favourite books: A Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnet, the story of a sour and rude (okay, maybe misunderstood) little girl named Mary Lennox who discovers the key to a beautiful, hidden garden. “I was at a stage in life where I was ready for my mind to be opened by other people’s ideas and filled with fantastic, transformative thoughts,” reminisced Bree when we caught up with her.
While she’s holding on to her original wrinkly-paged copy - which may have seen one too many accidental dips into the bathtub - Bree’s passing on a brand new copy of this book in hopes that it will allow the next reader to see that you don’t need a secret green thumb to experience all the fruits of regeneration, transformation, and growth.
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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 on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. |
