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The little free library book

In 2009, Todd Bol built the first Little Free Library as a memorial to his mom. Five years later, this simple idea to promote literacy and encourage community has become a movement. Little Free Libraries-freestanding front-yard book exchanges-now number twenty thousand in seventy countries. The Litt...

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Main Author: Aldrich, Margret, 1975- (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: [Minneapolis] : Coffee House Press, 2015.
Edition:First edition.
Series:Books in action
Subjects:
Small libraries.
Libraries and community.
Reading promotion.
Free material.
Do-it-yourself work.
Handicraft.
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Summary:In 2009, Todd Bol built the first Little Free Library as a memorial to his mom. Five years later, this simple idea to promote literacy and encourage community has become a movement. Little Free Libraries-freestanding front-yard book exchanges-now number twenty thousand in seventy countries. The Little Free Library Book tells the history of these charming libraries, gathers quirky and poignant firsthand stories from owners, provides a resource guide for how to best use your Little Free Library, and features color images of the most creative and inspired LFLs around.
Item Description:Includes index.
Physical Description:259 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
ISBN:9781566894074 (hardback)
1566894077 (hardback)
Author Notes:Margret Aldrich is a freelance writer and editor. Her articles have appeared in the Utne Reader, Experience Life! , and elsewhere. She lives in Minneapolis with her family.

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