Friday, June 1 is Children's Day.  What better way to celebrate than to spend some time with the children in the Lynne & Friends Book Ger!  They were having program complete with singing, reciting, awards for dance, drawing and reading, and the chance to meet with authors of children's books. 

This Book Ger is very special to the neighborhood.  They are proud that their Book Ger was made possible by a community of people and not an agency / foundation.  They feel very connected to their wonderful benefactors - many of you!  I wish you could experience the joy of these children and their family members.  The "staff" are busy scheduling summer activities - including a volunteer to come and teach the children chess.

Singing and reciting for me!

A beginning throat singer....

Sitting with my kids

Prizes were awarded for dancing workshops, drawings, number of books read, and hard work during a kids clean up the neighborhood day....

"How do you do?"  "I can't wait until I'm big enough to come to the Book Ger."

Children looking in from the outside.  The Book Ger was planned for about 20 children, usually has at least 30, and has seen 40+ on occasions!  Others just watch from outside.

What a treat - I gave 47 books to the Book Ger for the library.

Two children's authors.  They brought books and signed them for the children.  They are also donating books to the program.

The "director" - her real job is in the district office, but she puts in many hours coordinating the activities of the Book Ger.

There is a waiting list of communities who have asked to have a Book Ger in their neighborhoods.  The need is great.  Rick and I are still committed to providing at least one more - if you'd like to help us out, email me at lnoble@columbiasc.edu and put Book Ger in the subject line.  Many thanks.