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Here's what I'm doing for my birthday--bring kids!
This Saturday, February 10 is my birthday and we're celebrating with hearts!
We'll make some valentines with special, historic paper, and we'll read The Legend of the Valentine. We'll also use sales of the book to raise funds for Hand in Hand Kids, an Everett organization helping to provide a softer landing for foster children.
All this takes place from 1:00-3:00 PM at Artisans Books & Coffee, a fabulous local shop I just discovered that supports artists and authors.
The Legend of the Valentine is about 9-year-old Marcus, who integrates into a white school at the height of the civil rights movement. While his father is in jail for voting rights activism, Marcus's grandmother tells him the story of Valentine, an early Christian persecuted and imprisoned for his beliefs. After receiving a message from his father, Marcus chooses to take a courageous stand in the face of hate in his classroom.
I wrote this book over twenty years ago and it was illustrated by the acclaimed Don Tate. It quickly rose to #1 on the Christian children's bestseller list. It has been used in diversity and anti-bullying curricula throughout the US. Now it is very hard to find, as it is out of print. I have most of the few pristine copies, which I use exclusively for fundraising and to directly benefit children.
So come on out! Bring your kids or your grandkids or your neighbor's kids (but please ask the neighbor!)
Artisans Books & Coffee, 1802 Hewitt Avenue, Everett, WA 98201
1:00-3:00 PM Saturday, February 10 (My birthday! But no presents needed--you taking home the book and helping out foster kids is all I want.)
Love,
Katherine
PS We'll offer several "levels" of purchase for the book, depending on how much you're able to support Hand in Hand Kids, but the base level will be its 2002 price: 14.99 for the picture book and 6.99 for the board book.
PPS If you know of a nonprofit program that could use copies of the book, let's talk. It comes in the original picture book version, and also a board book version with simplified text.
Hi! I'm Katherine Grace Bond
I write to heal the rifts in ourselves and our culture. Embodiment is my thing, and I coach writers who are longing to bring their authentic voice to the world. Sign up for my newsletter and get hope in your inbox!
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