* Imagine having a fun way to get young children really excited about reading early in life 

* Imagine helping to boost these children's self-esteem 

* Imagine giving these children a jump-start on all the wonderful possibilities ahead

At the MDL Give-A-Book program, we don't have to imagine these things because we watch them happen right before our eyes all the time! 

To see pictures from past Give-A-Book Celebrations, click here

To see news articles written about our Give-A-Book Program, click here

Our mission is simple: To reach groups of young "at risk" kids and help get them so excited about reading that they never want to put their books down!  By partnering with local small businesses and community organizations, we bring FREE personalized books to these very special children.  There is something truly magical when the children open their books for the first time and see THEIR NAMES in the story.  The smiles, excitement and self-esteem boost these books can bring is a powerful gift that extends well beyond the day they receive this gift.  

Over the past 10 years, the MDL Give-A-Book Program has provided thousands of books to children in Head Start Programs and local schools throughout many Maryland counties and Baltimore City, but there are so many more children who need our help.  

One of the unique features of our program is that instead of just writing a check, our generous partners actually join with us for special reading celebrations where they have the chance to meet, interact and personally hand-out the personalized storybooks to these special children and instantly see the positive impact on these young lives.  

We would love to have your business or community group join us on this journey to share the fun of reading with young children across the state.  For more details, please contact Wendy Elover at 410-925-4608.  Together, we can truly make a difference.

To see pictures from past Give-A-Book Celebrations, click here

To see news articles written about our Give-A-Book Program, click here

              Thank You to Our Generous MDL Give-A-Book Business Partners and Friends:

               Adnet/AccountNet, Inc.

                CES Security, Inc.

                Creig Northrop & The Northrop Team 

                Franz Printing Company

                James Carroll, CPA, LLC

                Jerry Fine

                Jilly's Restaurant

                Kiwanis Club of Reisterstown

                L.E. Goldsborough & Son, Inc.

                McComas Fuel Company

                Murray S. Hankin Insurance Agency, Inc.

                Rochlin, Settleman & Dobres, PA - Attorneys-at-Law

                Rotary Club of Baltimore

                Saval Foods Corporation

                Staci Ridgely

                Stacy LeBow Siegel, LLC

                Stewart Directories, Inc.

*The MDL Give-A-Book Program is named in loving memory of Mindy D. Laufer (pictured to the right with her granddaughters).  She is the mom of BooksAboutYou.com owner & Give-A-Book coordinator, Wendy Elover.  In addition to being a wonderful mom and grandma, Mindy was also very active in her community and held many leadership roles in the PTA, religious groups and civic organizations. 

She became a literacy volunteer after retiring.  She tutored adults, teaching them reading and math.  She also volunteered in the Kindergarten classroom at a local elementary school up until the time of her passing.  She loved to see people excited about learning, and we are so proud to carry on her memory and this special mission through the MDL Give-A-Book Program.