Monday, March 22, 2010

Chebucto Book Buddies

Joey the Penguin attended the Chebucto Book Buddies program that was launched on Saturday, March 13 at the Captain William Spry community centre.

The program will feature bags of books which can be borrowed by children. Favourite books will be tracked so that they can be re-borrowed. It is going to be a great cause that will help children have access to books that they wouldnt necessarily have access to without this program.

The first 200 children under 12 were given a free book and there was free face paintings, hot dogs and book readings from local authors. Joey the Penguin t-shirts were passed out and we made a lot of friends that day. If you have an opportunity to support this great program cause then please do.

The launch was a great success and Joey is anxious to get out more and meet the local people of Halifax.

Have a great day!

Brian Hiltz (author of Joey the Penguin)