Recycled Reading Buddies

12/10/2024

I'm grateful for your support.

12/10/2024

11/29/2024

If you ♥️ to read, check out this great book store (warehouse) in Largo on Ulmerton full of previously enjoyed books - fiction, non-fiction, biography, history, children’s- and more. Their prices are excellent and you can find some treasures.

They’re just moving into their new climate controlled space & will be adding a coffee shop & other neat stuff.

Recycled Reading Buddies appreciates all of the support George, Sara & their team gives our endeavor. We wish them huge success in their new location. 📚📚📚

Y’all ready!?! 🥳

See Y’all Friday!!

P. S. We have some Furniture that is being donated but they need picked up.

From Pinellas Park to Land o Lakes…anyone happen to have a way to pick up and bring to us?

11/11/2024

Ever wondered how Recycled Reading Buddies got its start? Join me as I share the story behind combining thrift store treasures into unique gifts that spread joy! Watch the full journey on YouTube and see how it grew from a small idea to a meaningful mission. Click the link and be inspired!
https://youtu.be/cTHMBBzqvlo?si=Ih4usv2-8eZxq-FQ

10/22/2024

See how we turn books and buddies into magical gifts that spark a love for reading! 🧸📚✨ Click the link to watch: https://youtu.be/mlkeOV-e4DM

09/20/2024

🌟 Discover Recycled Reading Buddies! 🌟
Join us as we inspire a lifelong love of reading in kids through simple, fun, and meaningful gifts. 📚

🎥 Watch the full video to learn how you can start your own journey!
👉 Link here: https://youtu.be/WOT7jOvgYnM?si=C_c3RnTYwDgdaqPC

09/15/2024

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08/28/2024

07/25/2024

Oh! The fun we had & the smiles we created!

Interested in having your own Recycled Reading Buddies assembly party? Reach out!

07/25/2024

Olaf & I are off to do another Recycled Reading Buddies assembly party with National Charity League, Inc. & Children First. Wish us luck!

07/22/2024

We're at it again!

National Charity League, Inc. will be busy assembling reading buddy gifts at the day-long party hosted by Children First Sarasota.

Stay tuned for more fun photos of what we create tomorrow!

The Book Rescuers
Goodwill Industries International
Judith Olsen Creamer

07/18/2024

We have a new goal!

Who do you know who belongs to a Tampa Bay or SW FL volunteer organization and is looking for community volunteer hour opportunities in 2025?

Recycled Reading Buddies is scheduling one assembly party per month in 2025 and if we're successful, we'll be able to provide delight and encouragement to over 2,400 area children and inspire the love of reading in each of them!

Recycled Reading Buddies are gifts for children of previously-loved stuffed characters that match a character in a children's book. We combine the book and the buddy, gift-wrap them, and provide them to children in need of a little motivation. Ultimately, they get to see the book character come to life in their arms while Mom or Dad is reading to them, or they get a companion to read to when they're venturing out on their own. WIN-WIN!

Thanks to our wonderful suppliers Goodwill Manasota and The Book Rescuers, we'll supply donated materials and instructions. We ask that your group provide the venue* and labor. We'll even collaborate with you if you have a favorite organization who wishes to be recipients of the finished gifts!

*RRB may be able to assist with the venue choice.

Reach out via Messenger and let's work together to encourage the love of reading in children.