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by Naomi Kinsman

Inklings Book Party 2017

 

A few years back, Make a Wish Foundation transformed the city of San Francisco into the landscape of a little boy’s dreams. He became Batman, and we gathered to imagine right along with him. When I think of the thousands of people gathered to cheer him on, my eyes still well up with tears.

 

We don’t realize how powerful we are. We look at the challenges in our world and think:

 

I don’t have enough money.
I don’t have enough time.
I don’t have enough influence.

 

The truth is, we have all of those things. Maybe not on our own, but when we choose to come together, we most certainly do.

 

We’d like to invite you to give small, mightily. Your gift, multiplied by the strength of community, helps youth unleash their powerful voices. Here’s how you can give.

 

  1. Donate $35 and receive an Inklings Book during our Flash Fundraising Sale. The proceeds of your gift directly support our Inklings Book editorial letter writing campaign and mentorship of youth writers.
  2. Share the campaign far and wide. Help us spread the word on social media and in your community.
  3. Read the book—truly savor it—and then write a review or tell a friend. As a reader, you give youth a meaningful opportunity … the chance to touch your heart.

 

When we write a story or a poem, we aren’t only putting words on a page. Our words are made up of the fabric of our lives, the texture of our experiences, the tone of our perspective. When we see our words on the page in sharply defined lines, we can’t help but reflect: is that truly the world as I see it? The act of writing changes us, and sharing our writing gives us a glimpse of our impact. Through our words, we help others see what we see. And when we see in new ways, we are changed.

 

Put simply, stories and poems have the power to change the world. But first, they change us.

 

Be a part of something small but mighty this week. Donate to receive an Inklings Book during our Flash Fundraising Sale. Help youth tap into their powerful, world-changing voices.

 

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