A Glove of Their Own

Wondering what to give a young child for the holidays this year?  And this year you'd like to make sure it means something for more than that one child?  Consider buying this very lovely book- A GLOVE OF THEIR OWN.

Published by Franklin Mason Press, written by Debbie Moldovan, Keri Conkling and Lisa Funari-Willever and illustrated by Lauren Lambiase-it is more than just a story.  When you purchase it you are in fact joining a team!  A portion of each sale is donated to organizations that ensure kids in poverty-ridden areas that they will get to play sports with the proper equipment.  All 3 authors and the illustrator donated their time and talents to create the story.  The publisher is proud to support the organizations that make a difference to the lives of underprivileged children throughout the country.  It is the first of what all the supporting charities hope will become a series.

A Glove of Their Own is a story about a couple of rag tag baseball teams who use sticks for bases, share a mitt amongst themselves and have no uniforms.  What they did have was a lot of heart, hope and enthusiasm.  That and one elderly fan who was there to cheer them on whenever they struck up a game.  One day their "#1 fan" comes by with a huge surprise for them-everything they needed to be real teams.  With tears in his eyes, he told them that his children were full grown, but he had kept all of their sports gear.  He had been their coach.  He also told them he did have one caveat before giving them the new found treasure:  that they would remember what this gift meant for them and that they would do the same for other kids who needed sporting equipment.          

Besides this story, Franklin Mason Press has also added stories at the end by young guest authors:  Rebeca Fagan, age 7; Chelsea Consolini, age 8; and Kaitlyn Riggio, age 8-all from New Jersey.  There is also a page for young guest illustrators:  Joseph Tice, age 9; Sebastian Patin, age 9; Riana Riddick, age 8-all from New Jersey.

There is also the chance for many other children to become guest authors and illustrators.  For more information on what charities are being supported, how you can get involved and a complete list of rules for anyone who has a child who would like to enter a drawing or story please visit www.franklinmasonpress.com  

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