A dictionary teaches a child how to approach a problem and use critical thinking skills by sounding out the word and finding it in the dictionary. This simple task gives them a feeling of self-confidence and satisfaction that they cannot get online.

Michelle Babineaux, Rotary Club of Gurdon, Gurdon, AR

This project is something I love to participate in. The look on the faces of these kids as their name is called to accept their own book is priceless. We are a small club in a rural area of Arkansas, but we have excellent schools and teachers here. The kids come from a variety of backgrounds but this book is theirs and they are so proud of it.