Here is what I know to be true about the Kid Lit community: We care about children.
We want to create words, images and worlds to share a moment of hope and joy with a child. But the reality is, that while some kids have the luxury of a safe place and person to read to them, or the gift of a book for entertainment and escape, some kids aren't so fortunate.
While the world is reeling from Covid, and business and individuals are struggling, the human trafficking business is booming in the billions of dollars. Children are being sold into slavery and worse. As a mother and an author for children- nothing breaks my heart more.
What can we do about it? We can be AWARE and we can ACT.
The heart of Kid Lit is children, and that's why we are collaborating with Operation Underground Railroad (O.U.R.) to abolish child trafficking. O.U.R has already rescued 1,765 children and put 858 traffickers behind bars since 2014.
With this track record, there is a high demand from many states and international governments for O.U.R. to expand operations and save more children. But, they need more funding to do so and we are here to help!
I am calling on ALL KidLit creators: authors, illustrators, agents, editors and publishers to ACT (Against Child Trafficking) during the month of November through the 19th. Please watch the video and consider giving the value of a book towards this campaign. I believe in the heart of this KidLit community and I want to for us ALL to be a part of helping to write a better story for these children.
100% of your donation goes directly to Operation Underground Railroad through this link and is tax deductible. (KidLit Creators Against Child Trafficking logo donated by Shanda McCloskey.)
Honor Roll
Vasilia Graboski
Nov 18, 2020
Florida, United States
Bonnie Lambourn
Nov 18, 2020
Massachusetts, United States
Anonymous
Nov 18, 2020
Georgia, United States
Katie Brandyberry
Nov 18, 2020
Colorado, United States
Marci Whitehurst
Nov 18, 2020
Montana, United States
Valerie Coulman
Nov 18, 2020
Oregon, United States
Candace Spizzirri
Nov 16, 2020
California, United States
Susannah Aziz
Nov 16, 2020
New York, United States
Anonymous
Nov 13, 2020
California, United States
Sandra Harvey
Nov 13, 2020
California, United States
“Many thanks to the generosity of the KidLit community.”
Kate Lynch
Nov 13, 2020
Connecticut, United States
Anonymous
Nov 11, 2020
14, MY
“Wonderful and worthy endeavor!!”
Sheila Schmotzer
Nov 11, 2020
South Carolina, United States
Dana Miroballi
Nov 11, 2020
Illinois, United States
Mary Zychowicz
Nov 11, 2020
Michigan, United States
“thankful to partner with you on this important mission.”
Jennifer Ward
Nov 10, 2020
Georgia, United States
“Every donation helps!”
Christina Myers
Nov 9, 2020
Georgia, United States
Penny Hunt
Nov 6, 2020
South Carolina, United States
Amanda Burns
Nov 5, 2020
Indiana, United States
Tiffiny Spire
Nov 5, 2020
Montana, United States
Kim MacPherson
Nov 5, 2020
Georgia, United States
Tara Cerven
Nov 5, 2020
New York, United States
Mary Vander Plas
Nov 4, 2020
Minnesota, United States
Mary Arkiszewski
Nov 4, 2020
North Carolina, United States
Anonymous
Nov 3, 2020
Ohio, United States
Judy Sobanski
Nov 3, 2020
Ohio, United States
Jessica Hinrichs
Nov 3, 2020
Florida, United States
Maria Panuso
Nov 3, 2020
Alberta, Canada
LINDSEY HOBSON
Nov 3, 2020
Missouri, United States
“You are in our minds and hearts, little ones. Our prayer is to get you out!”
Mary Gray
Nov 3, 2020
Texas, United States
Caryn Rivadeneira
Nov 3, 2020
Illinois, United States
Amy Nielander
Nov 3, 2020
Michigan, United States
Anne Zimmerman
Nov 3, 2020
Georgia, United States
Lydia Rueger Shoaf
Nov 2, 2020
Colorado, United States
Valerie Ellis
Nov 2, 2020
Texas, United States
“For H <3”
Fairy Godmother
Nov 2, 2020
Washington, United States
“Praying for this organization and the little ones who could be saved by it!”
Laken Slate
Nov 2, 2020
Virginia, United States
Phyllis Harris
Nov 2, 2020
Missouri, United States
“For my daughters.”
Shanda McCloskey
Nov 2, 2020
Georgia, United States
Bonnie Clark
Nov 2, 2020
Georgia, United States
$1,685.00
$1,000.00
Georgia, United States
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