FIVE MILLION BOOKS! PJ Library has delivered its five-millionth Jewish children's book selection -- and it did so in typical PJ Library fashion, with much fanfare and, of course, reading!
On Thursday, Jan. 30, PJ Library founder Harold Grinspoon and PJ Library program director Marcie Greenfield Simons visited the home of the Kotins in Natick, Mass. to hand-deliver PJ Library reader Jake, 4, his February book selection. Along with the book came colorful balloons, a poster-sized PJ book, and book-themed party cake.
Grinspoon and Greenfield Simons were joined by members of the
JCC of Greater Boston,
Combined Jewish Philanthropies, and the
Harold Grinspoon Foundation as well as local donors.
The book selection delivered by the group was
The Mystery Bear: A Purim Story written by Leone Adelson and illustrated by Naomi Howland. Greenfield Simons read the book aloud as young Jake listened and participated in the storytelling.
... AND MANY MILLIONS MORE“The idea behind PJ Library is to bring children and their parents together to share a great story that leads to conversation about Jewish values and culture,” Grinspoon says. “We are aiming to keep the Jewish heritage alive and strong for the next generation and generations to come." He adds, “It is an honor and a privilege to deliver the 5 millionth book, and I look forward to sharing millions more of our high-quality books with Jewish children for years to come.”
“It is thrilling to be delivering the 5 millionth PJ Library book in Natick, part of the Greater Boston community,” says Greenfield Simons. “The JCC of Greater Boston was one of the very first communities to bring PJ Library to their local families -- and the impact it has had on the families and the community has been spectacular. We are so pleased to honor them on this milestone occasion.”
A VIDEO WITH HAROLDWatch as Harold Grinspoon and Marcie Greenfield Simons approach the home of the Kotin family and deliver PJ Library's 5 millionth book to young Jake:
PHOTOS OF THE FIVE MILLIONTHTo see the "special delivery" brought to Jake Kotin by the PJ Library team yesterday, view the
Harold Grinspoon Foundation's Flickr images from the event:
February 8, 2014