If Buildings Could Talk 2: Celebrating 60 Years with Children’s Book Giveaway to Community Organizations
In celebration of World Architecture Day, we set out on an exciting mission to celebrate Little’s 60th anniversary by sharing the joy of design and sustainability with future generations through our “60 Books to 60 Organizations” initiative. What began as a goal to donate 60 books quickly grew beyond expectations, and we are thrilled to be donating over 75 copies of our recently published children’s book, If Buildings Could Talk 2, to 65 organizations across the country.
This effort is more than a book donation—it’s an opportunity to inspire young minds with the importance of creativity and environmental stewardship. Through imaginative storytelling and vibrant illustrations, If Buildings Could Talk 2 invites children to explore the wonders of sustainable architecture, inspiring them to think differently about the built world. By connecting with schools, libraries, hospitals, and community groups nationwide, we hope to foster a love for design and a passion for creating a better, more sustainable future.
Curious about the organizations in the Carolinas we’ve donated to and how they’re making a remarkable difference? Explore the list below.
Charlotte Organizations
- Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital
- Katie Blessing Center
- The Learning Collaborative
- Novant Health Hemby Children’s Hospital
- ParentChild +
- Promising Pages
- Reid Park Academy
- Renaissance West STEAM Academy
- Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Charlotte
- Shamrock Gardens Elementary School
- Union County Southwest Regional Library
- UrbanPromise Charlotte
Durham Organizations
- Wake County Northeast Regional Library
- Book Harvest
- Downtown Durham YMCA
- Duke Children’s Hospital & Health Center
- Durham Public Schools
- Harnett County Public Library
- Marbles Kids Museum
- Morrisville Community Library
- Vandora Springs Elementary School
- WakeMed Children’s Hospital
Charleston Organizations
- Dorchester County Library on the Ashley River
- Dorchester Paws
- FRIENDS of the Library
- Keith Summey North Charleston Library
- Kids on Point
- Lowcountry Orphan Relief
- Lowcountry Youth Services
- Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori School
- MUSC Children’s Health
- One80 Place
- Reading Partners South Carolina
About the Author | Kelly Thompson – Beginning her communications career in television broadcasting, Kelly Thompson ditched the idea of fame and fortune – but remains convinced that fortune will come from her occasional purchase of a lottery ticket. A member of Little’s marketing team and mom of three tykes, Kelly is known to put on a toe tapping, finger snapping clogging performance when the empty soda cans wedged on her feet fit just right.
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