Wow, we asked and you responded with stories of some positively awful gifts! Thanks so much to everyone who commented; as a result, we’ll be donating 50 new books to children in need (one for every comment plus a few extra!).
Congratulations to A.C. Parker, the winner of our random drawing, who will receive her choice of an autographed copy of one of these great books: Linda Sue Park’s Keeping Score, James Patterson’s The Final Warning or Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events: Book the Thirteenth (just a small consolation prize to help make up for the “Beatles Edition” Monopoly game).
Thanks again to everyone who participated! And don’t forget to check out Books for Keeps for Birthdays at www.firstbook.org/birthdays.
Wow, you all made my day. What better compensation for a really bad gift than to get a good one (albeit not from the same person, but hey, karma works like that). Now, the hard choice: deciding between three great titles. Best part, though? 50 new books to kids in need! Thanks a million.
A.C., we’re so glad this made your day! Thanks again for sharing your story and helping to get more books to kids in need!