Book Donations for Children in Hospitals and Foster Care — Spreading Smiles Through Reading
Hospitals
By giving a child a book, you are not only giving them a smile but helping improve their literacy. In addition, current studies show that “reading to hospitalized children increases their oxytocin and reduces their pain and stress. During storytelling, something happens called “narrative transportation.” The child, through fantasy, can experience sensations and thoughts that transport them to another world, a place different from the hospital room and far from the adverse conditions.” Research from D’Or Institute for Research and Education. Book donations for children in hospitals and foster care
- Harbor UCLA County Hospital
- Los Angeles General Medical Center
- Olive View County Hospital
- Riverside University County Hospital
- Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
Foster Care
“Gifts like this are definitely important and special to our youth to promote reading, improve their reading skills, and prepare them for great success.”
“It is great to see reading being promoted in such a fun way.”-Tammy Wilson, CEO of Oak Grove Center
- Oak Grove Center
- Olive Crest
- Luilini Foster Care Foundation
Other Communities
- Camp Pendleton Marine families
- Parents of Watts
- Mychal’s Learning Place