Dear Readers: Every year at Christmastime, I prompt readers to put âA Book on Every Bed.â
The idea originally came from historian David McCollough. On the Christmas mornings of his youth, the very first thing he woke up to was a wrapped book at the base of his bed, left there by Santa.
Working with my literacy partner, Childrenâs Reading Connection, this campaign has grown to include schools, libraries and bookstores.
This year is different. All of us â not just children â need a good book on our beds.
Iâve reached out to some of my favorite independent booksellers for their special picks for books for all ages.
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MY EDMONDS NEWS Posted: December 12, 2020 684
After safely celebrating a social distant Halloween, we replaced door knocking with some candy drop off/exchanges, I felt more hopeful that we could find some ways to replace or amend or holiday traditions while staying safe and trying to keep fun for the kids who are already missing out on so much. This year there are new, local ways to participate in holiday activities and many are free. And if you’re looking to or for help, local organizations like Washington Kids in Transition, the Nourishing Network, Holly House, and local food banks (Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace) are still operating. The Edmonds School District will still be offering Grab and Go Meals during the holiday break, though the site list will be truncated. You can find the times and locations at Edmonds.Wednet.edu.