Reading is an essential life skill that educates us, fosters growth, and opens the door to the enchanting world of imagination. Unfortunately, many people face difficulties with reading skills or lack access to books. Our “Give A Book, Get A Smile” initiative seeks to address these challenges while helping authors expand the awareness of their published works beyond their own country’s marketplace.
Our project is a long-term initiative currently seeking books written in English, with plans to include other languages in the future. We invite authors and publishing professionals to pledge up to 5 copies of their books to our project. These books will be donated to schools and nonprofit organizations in Europe. By donating a few copies of your books, you not only support our initiative but you also increase awareness of your work among readers in various communities, including English-speaking expatriates.
To broaden this awareness, authors can opt to join our bookstore partnership program, where their books will be locally printed and showcased for sale at selected local bookshops. As we prepare to launch this project in September 2024, we are pleased to present our first participating author: Dr. Nicole Audet - Canada.
Click here to read about the first implementation of our project in Europe.
Click here to request details on how to participate.
Danielle Hampson, CEO of The Authors Show and Founder of the Give a Book Get a Smile literacy initiatives gives book to the World Academy for the Future of Women Literacy Project in Xinzheng, Henan Province, China.
French Canadian Author Dr. Nicole, MD, donates several hundred books in the Felix & Boubou series on behalf of Give a Book Get a Smile to the “Fondation Maman Dion” in Montréal, Québec, Canada. Seen here in front of a large photo of Maman Dion (mother of singer Celine Dion) Liette Dion,Dr. Nicole and Claudette Dion.
Adult book donations to Andre House of Arizona, House of Hospitality for the Homeless. Seen left to right Debbie Shane-Director of Services-Andre House, Danielle Hampson- CEO of The Authors Show® and Founder of the Give a Book Get a Smile literacy initiative, Elizabeth Wunsch-Director of Volunteer Services-Andre House, Mark D. Walker-Author.
Karen Greene Lohrengel, Regent of the CTH Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution delivers books to Andre House on behalf of Give a Book Get a Smile.
Karen Greene Lohrengel, Regent of the CTH Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution delivers books to ChildHelp, Phoenix AZ on behalf of Give a Book Get a Smile.
Karen Greene Lohrengel, Regent of the CTH Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution delivers books to Montessori Education Center, Phoenix AZ on behalf of Give a Book Get a Smile.
Karen Greene Lohrengel, Regent of the CTH Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution delivers books to Alysa Gentry, Donation Director for StreetLightUSA, on behalf of Give a Book Get a Smile. StreetLightUSA provides crisis intervention programs to young girls at risk of sex trafficking.
Karen Greene Lohrengel, Regent of the CTH Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution delivers books to Hannah, Program Support Coordinator for Hope Women's Center, on behalf of Give a Book Get a Smile. Hope Women's Center. The Center exists to engage, encourage and equip vulnerable women and adolescent girls by providing support for their physical, emotional and spiritual needs.
Book donation by Give a Book Get a Smile to Mountain View School, Phoenix AZ.