If you know me at all, you know I love books and the importance of childhood literacy. Reading to Allie is one of my favorite ways for us to spend time together, and our bedtime story routine is one that I hold near and dear - and I know by the way she sometimes picks six or seven books from her shelf, that she enjoys it, too!

But not every child is as fortunate to have even one or two bedtime books at home. That's why for my 36th birthday, rather than a traditional Facebook birthday fundraiser, I am hosting a PaperPie Book Drive to raise money to send brand-new books to an AMAZING nonprofit I recently learned about: Pajama Program.

Pajama Program is a national  nonprofit that promotes equitable access to healthy sleep so all children can thrive. Not only do they provide storybooks to children in need, but they also provide new pajamas, "sleep health education, and caring connections to ensure that children facing adversities—including low family income, housing insecurity, and family instability—have the tools they need for better bedtimes." (https://pajamaprogram.org/our-story/) 

Any donation, big or small, is so greatly appreciated - not just by me, but by the children and families who are going to benefit from storybooks that become part of a healthy bedtime routine.

Thanks kindly,
Erica