Our thanks to Barnes & Noble​ for hosting a book drive for us on Saturday, November 16, 2019. They collected over 80 brand new books to support our Books to Bedtime literacy program. Our thanks to Melissa Rivers for organizing this wonderful drive for us.

Join us at the Takoma Park Maryland Library and enjoy the writings of students from TPES, PBES, and RTES. Their special books are up at the counter. Please enjoy them and share your comments with these wonderful students. If you feel inspired by them please pick up one of our “Be Your Own Author” kits at the library. Our thanks to Mayor Kate Stewart for coming by to read and comment on all the books and to Karen MacPherson for partnering with us on another adventure!

STM had the pleasure of meeting a truly inspirational little girl and her family yesterday. Meet Kikoyo, a 7-year old activist! We were thrilled to help her and her friends get ready for their march in Washington, D.C. by hosting a poster making and button making party at the TPSS Co-op! We are also very thankful for their donation to our club. Thank you for your kindness and we look forward to seeing your parade photos!!!

A huge crowd of kids and adults enjoyed a presentation by kids author Andrea Beaty, who read her newest book, “Sofia Valdez, Future Prez.” Andrea was joined by Takoma Park Mayor Kate Stewart, who gave examples of how Takoma Park kids – like the fictional Sofia Valdez – persuaded city officials to make Important changes for the environment, such as banning styrofoam containers and plastic straws. Small Things Matter concluded the program by noting community service programs they do with kids. Our thanks to Karen MacPherson, Children and Teen Services Librarian.

STM was thrilled to be a part of Takoma Park ES Kindergarten Literacy Night on November 7, 2019. The kids had fun picking out books, bookmarks, and crayons. It was great to see their enthusiasm! Our thanks to Reading Specialist Gina Woods for the kind invite.

STM had a great time reading stories with the children during the TPES/PBES PTA meeting on Tuesday, November 5, 2019. The kids also drew turkey hands and wrote out 5 things that they were thankful for in preparation for our holiday season. Our thanks to STM members Auden, Abigail, and Lana for all of their hard work and kindness towards the children.

Thank you Ter Blue and family for your wonderful donation of books for our literacy program. Ter is also the powerhouse behind our Amazon booklist here:
https://www.amazon.com/…/XLYZ6IQ0…/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_1…

Please consider purchasing a book to benefit an underserved child in Takoma Park this season. Click on the link or the big orange box below. Thanks!

Our thanks to our wonderful friend Margie Billian for her generous donations of feminine products, toothbrushes, creams, coloring books, earbuds, and more for our families in need. Thank you so much for your continued kindness and support!

Our thanks to STM member Jacob who used his artistic talents to make these amazing bookmarks to give out to children at our book giveaways. You can see some of his process from his sketches to him coloring in his creations. The kids love choosing from the many different handmade bookmarks that are made especially with them in mind so we know that they’ll enjoy these wonderful bookmarks. Thank you!!! #smallthingsmatter#kindness