First Graders to Receive a Free Copy of Book by Author Don Campbell
By Roberta Cantrell
BSN Editor
Each and every 1st grader in the Lawrence County School District will receive a copy of “The Thanksgiving Pie Disappearance” by writer Don Campbell.
Campbell is a native of Lawrence County and said the book “is a lighthearted, family-friendly mystery written especially for early readers, and I would love to offer a complimentary copy of the book to every first-grade student in Lawrence County. My hope is that it gives them something fun and engaging to read over their Thanksgiving break.”
Chief Academic Officer Myram Brady explained how the schools and Superintendent Katie Webb came together with Campbell.
“Mrs. Webb initially approached me about reaching out to Don Campbell, an author originally from Louisa, (who now lives in Arizona) after she received an email forwarded by someone in the county regarding his books.
Shortly afterward, I began corresponding with Mr. Campbell through email. During our conversations, he shared his desire to give back to his hometown community by providing every first-grade student in Lawrence County Schools with a copy of his book, The Thanksgiving Pie Disappearance.
What makes this donation even more special is that Mr. Campbell’s story is set in a town called Louisa! It is exciting to think that our first graders will have the opportunity to read a story written by someone with roots in their own community, featuring a town that shares the name of their hometown,” said Brady.
“We received the books and they are absolutely beautiful! Each book is a colorful, beautifully illustrated hardcover edition. Mr. Campbell and his family were also generous enough to include colorful bookmarks for the students.
We are incredibly appreciative of this thoughtful donation and the generosity shown to our students. Providing every first grader with their very own book is such a meaningful way to encourage a love of reading while also showing students that someone from their own community can become a published author.
We plan to deliver the books to our elementary schools and are hopeful that we can arrange a special visit from Mr. Campbell so he can meet our first graders! This is such a wonderful example of someone remembering their roots and giving back to the community. We are excited for our students to receive their books and hope this experience inspires them to become lifelong readers, writers, and dreamers!”
Campbell’s books are available through Amazon and Barnes and Noble. You can learn more about him and his books at www.youtube.com/@enchanted_characters or https://enchantedcharacters.blogspot.com and www.doncampbellbooks.com Campbell said he has a new 21 book series in the works for the near future.