We recently surveyed our fans on facebook to find out about their favorite local booksellers and literacy organizations. Those we haven't already recommended ourselves on the Literacy Links page appear here. Perhaps one of their favorites will become one of yours; check the list to see if one is near you.

• Melbourne Public Library

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

"Lots of original artworks from Children's books are on display. My kids foudn this fascinating - and really took notice of small details in the art."

- Lisa White

• Goodwill Bookstore

Ft Myers, FL
"Huge with a reading room. Children's section has gently used books for all ages, and are immensely affordable; and it feels good to reuse! Reading and recycling - can't go wrong."

• ‎Inkwood Books

Tampa, Florida

• Cheeky Monkeys Books & Toys

St. Petersburg, Florida

• Brookline Booksmith

Coolidge Corner,  Brookline, MA.

• The Red Balloon Bookshop

Grand Avenue, St. Paul, MN
 http://redballoonbookshop.com/

• The Wild Rumpus

43rd St., Minneapolis, MN
 http://www.wildrumpusbooks.com/

• Children's Book World

Pico Blvd. Los Angeles, CA
Very helpful staff!

• www.TheLiteracySite.com "funds free books for underprivilaged children with your daily clicks & purchases."

• Family Reading Partnership

[various branches in NY]

"We promote reading to babies and young children early and often!
http://www.familyreading.org/a-alliance.htm You can also find us on facebook."

• Kidzone Child Care/Educational Center

Pittsfield, MA

"Supports literacy programs from our infant program up to the age of 13 years old. We order books for book club members, people who are looking for a book through Chapters BookstoreInc "

• "In Tucson, AZ, www.literacyconnects.org is a recent merger of 5 literacy organizations that provides wonderful services to all ages. For bookstores, don't forget to find your local Usborne consultant at www.usbornebooksandmore.com. :) If you're in/near Tucson, you can find me at www.readmoreusborne.com. Melissa McConnell Miller"

• Usborne Books & More~the Books Kids Love to Read! "Join us on fb Madalyn's Usborne Books & More"

Visit our website for GREAT specials @ www.ubah.com/K3815 

• "If you are in or near Oklahoma City/Midwest City, I am a local independent Usborne consultant."  www.myubam.com/N3363

• "Every Usborne Books & More Consultant is a local bookstore! Through various programs we help get FREE high quality, educational & multi-cultural books to families, schools libraries & more! www.ReadWonderGrow.com Online ordering available or I can help you find your local consultant." - Kristin May

• "I agree with Kristin! As an Usborne consultant in Las Vegas, I was able to donate $500 in free books to a new charter school this week! I love helping spread the love of reading with children of all ages (and their parents too)!" www.parentsloveusbornes.com -Celeste Colon

"There is no such thing as a child who hates to read; there are only children who have not found the right book."

~Frank Serafini