The NH Granite State Reading Council shared that parents are discouraging their kids from taking books out of the library because if they damage or lose the books, they have to pay for them.   Statistics tell us that 42M adult Americans can't read and 50M adult Americans can't read above grade 5 level.  Three out of four people on welfare, unemployment, and in state prisons can't read.  And, children whose literacy proficiency is below the basic level are more likely to drop out of high school.

It is well known that if we can get books IN the hands of children, they will read them.  More reading equals more learning.  More learning equals more success in their lives.

So, I formed The Traveling Book Club for Children (TTBCC) which gives everyone the opportunity to help improve one of the most important skills our children need to be successful adults – LITERACY.

I am determined to make a difference in the lives of children by making my "Charlie" books available to them.  My books also send the message that "being different is good" and help children understand how our emotions affect our choices and decisions.

Visit "Our Book Club" page on our website.  It's simple and affordable to join.  Plus, there are benefits for our members as well.   Join me in helping our children become successful adults.  Literacy is the key to success.