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Help Give Back with Write for a Cause
Do you know that 80 percent of the pre-schools and after school programs serving children in need do not have a single book for the children they serve? 
 
Sad but true fact, especially when you consider how important learning to read is to a child’s success. 
 
But there is good news. As many of you may remember, First Book fills this gap by providing new books and educational resources to schools and programs serving children in need. To date, they have distributed more than 95 million books and educational resources throughout the United States and Canada.
 
Help Give a Child a Book Today
 
Recognizing First Book’s ability to transform the lives of children and elevate the quality of their education, we have chosen to partner with them once again for our Write for a Cause campaign. 
 
Since its inception in 2009, the Demand Media Studios community has helped to donate over 50,000 books to children around the country through First Book.  For those that have been around for a while, you may remember the impact you had on the lives of so many children. 
 
How Can You Help?
 
You can help by doing what you are already doing.  For the rest of the year, we have pledged to donate one book for every 10 articles published to any of our sites or partner sites.  Help us help children this holiday season and give them a brighter new year by committing to donating at least one book by writing or editing 10 articles. 
 
We know as a community of writers and editors, we all recognize the value of literacy and education.  So support the cause and spread the word!  Post to your Facebook and Twitter.  Tell everyone that you are joining Demand Media Studios in the fight against illiteracy. 
 
Visit our dedicated page on Facebook often for more information, updates, and running totals.  Our goal is to reach 12,000 books by the end of the year, and we hope that you all choose to be a part of this great cause. 
 
The campaign officially starts today, so log in now to get started on your 10 articles!

 
For more information on First Book and the work they do – visit their website at www.firstbook.org

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Jeremy Reed
Nov 5, 9:49 AM

This is one of the best things we do every year.

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Melodie
Nov 5, 10:07 AM

So happy to see this is back! What a great motivator! Thanks Jordan!

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JanetB
Nov 5, 10:21 AM

I agree with Jeremy! As a former Head Start teacher I know the power of books and stories and how access to good books makes a wonderful difference in children's lives. Write for a Cause is a great way to give.

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JerryW
Nov 5, 10:33 AM

I am in total agreement with Jeremy, Melodies and Janet on this one!

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KrisH5
Nov 5, 10:54 AM

First Book is an excellent program. I started working with our local chapter last year and it's wonderful to see how many young lives they touch and inspire.

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PamelaM
Nov 6, 7:00 AM

Absolutely LOVE this -- the importance of books in the lives of kids who don't have them is why I work as a consultant to a book company who donates books, as well. I like that we can help children by doing what we were going to be doing anyway, so that "I don't have time" doesn't matter!

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GWallace
Nov 6, 9:46 AM

This is a wonderful program. There's nothing quite like giving children the opportunity to explore the world through books.

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KristineT
Nov 6, 2:21 PM

I'm so happy to contribute to the First Book program again. It's such a fanatastic way to get books in the hands of eager children who are excited to read. I hope we can reach the 12,000 goal!