Earlier in February, the my team at work (mostly me) organised a book and art supply drive for the children a local charity creche so they could expand their Library. The crèche specialises in low and no cost childcare to enable parents to avail of employment, training, and education opportunities.

On March 1, 2012, World Book Day, me and my supervisor were pleased to present the crèche with 50 books, some toys and art supplies for the children all raised from the Dublin location’s generosity. That works out to 1 new book per child at the crèche!

Why is it important that we helped by donating books and supplies to the crèche?

• On average, children in economically poor areas have only 1-2 age-appropriate books in their homes
• Inability to read is linked to poverty, dependence on welfare, unemployment, and crime
• Many children don’t read because they don’t own or have access to any books

By donating 50 books – roughly one book per child and expanding the library at Little Learner’s crèche, we’re instilling the children with a lifelong love of reading and learning.

Special Thanks to my team and company for their Generosity!

For more information on world book day please click here : http://www.worldbookday.com/