iMagicNation

We're at the Back to School Bash at the Abraham Lincoln Library until 1 p.m. or until the books run out.

If you're out, please stop by.

And the winner is....Tristan, a father of seven, won a copy of Handwriting Without Tears.

Because literacy consists of handwriting, spelling and reading, we're always happy to give away materials that promote handwriting as well as reading.

Congratulations to Tristan and his adorable family!

It was great hearing the squeals of young people excited about books. We came with two boxes and left empty-handed.

Thank you Herman Hickman-Senor and Aniya Kidd for helping. You guys rock.

iMagicNation is in year two of its partnership with Solid Rock, a transitional program for young people who have aged out of foster care. Our founder Donna A. Brown was delighted to meet 19-year old Nevaeh this week and treat her to a shopping spree at Barnes and Noble.

Nevaeh is an avid reader whose book collection is in storage. She is thankful to have a new friend and lots of new books to read.

Boys spend a lot of time in barber shops waiting for their turn. We are launching a new literacy program: Barbers and Books and are looking for local barbers to partner with us.

iMagicNation will donate age appropriate books with male characters and themes that boys relate to to Springfield barbers.

If you're a barber or know one who may be interested in partnering with us, simply send us a message.

Come on out to Jaycee Park until 2 where we're doing what we do best -- giving away free books for summer reading time.