Every year January 18 is celebrated as "Winnie-the-Pooh Day" because it is the birth date of AA Milne, the creator and writer of the famous children's books and poems Winnie the Pooh. Mr. Milne was born in Kilburn, London on January 18, 1882 and amongst his best remembered works happens to be Winnie the Pooh books wherein the only human character is Christopher Robin who in reality is his son Christopher Robin Milne. The Pooh Bear we all know today was a bear whose real name was Edward. A Canadian army officer brought with him a bear from his town in Winnipeg in Canada while Pooh is a name that Christopher Robin liked when he was a swan while on vacations with his parent. Thus, the name Winnie the Pooh.
Twice a year, I witness RIF bring, and give out free books to the school I work at, giving a book to every student. Today’s donation is given to Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) who is the largest children’s literacy nonprofit in the United States. Their vision is a literate America in which all children have access to books and discover the joys and value of reading. Their mission is to motivate young children to read by working with them, their parents, and community members to make reading a fun and beneficial part of everyday life. RIF's highest priority is reaching underserved children from birth to age 8. They prepare and motivate children to read by delivering free books and literacy resources to those children and families who need them most. They inspire children to be lifelong readers through the power of choice. RIF provides new, free books for children to choose from and make their own.
Donation: $5
To support, please visit: http://www.rif.org/
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