<div dir="ltr"><div><div><div>In honor of SMART’s (Start Making A Reader Today) 25th anniversary, the
nonprofit is publishing a children’s book titled Oregon Reads Aloud. This
anthology of 25 stories for kids is written and illustrated by members
of Oregon’s local children’s literature community. While the stories
reflect a diverse range of topics, tones and styles, they’re unified by a
common theme: Oregon. Over a year in the making, this book is a
celebration of our state, our kids and our families – and<span class="gmail-text_exposed_show"> the power of books and reading in forming our experiences, paths and passions.<br> For more information about SMART and their wonderful new book, see: <a href="http://www.getsmartoregon.org/25-years/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.getsmartoregon.org/25-years/</a><br> Oregon Reads Aloud is available now for pre-order, and in bookstores starting October 18. <br> For ordering information visit: <a href="http://indiebound.org/book/9781943328864" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">indiebound.org/book/9781943328864</a>.<br> Collection development librarians may understand this:<br> B2B – Libraries: <br> Sold by Ingram Library Services. Please visit ipage to order.<br> If you have time, please like SMART's Facebook page:<br> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/startmakingareadertoday">https://www.facebook.com/startmakingareadertoday</a><br><br></span></div><div><span class="gmail-text_exposed_show">This really is a wonderful new book. <br></span></div><div><span class="gmail-text_exposed_show"><br></span></div><span class="gmail-text_exposed_show">Thank you,<br></span></div><span class="gmail-text_exposed_show">Charles Wood<br></span></div><span class="gmail-text_exposed_show">OLA Communications Committee Co-Chair<br></span><div><div><div><span class="gmail-text_exposed_show"> <a class="gmail-_58cn" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/25yearsofsmart?source=feed_text&story_id=1466311393385209"><span class="gmail-_5afx"><span class="gmail-_58cm"></span></span></a></span></div></div></div></div>