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A Good Book Drive: Jono Snelgar

A Good Book Drive is an annual book drive to bring stories to a new generation of readers, and support kids in need of new books.

A Good Book Drive has teamed up with a great group of independent Vancouver retailers that will each house a Good Book Box

A Good Book Drive is an annual book drive to bring stories to a new generation of readers, and support kids in need of new books.Running through the month of November, A Good Book Drive will be inspiring Vancouverites to purchase a new copy of their favorite kids’ book and deliver it to set locations throughout the city to be donated to this year’s book drive recipient, Vancouver literacy program The Writers Exchange .

If you’re in Gastown and head into Nelson the Seagull you’ll be sure to spot a Good Book Box right on their front counter. That’s where you can drop off and personalize your favorite kids book with a special bookplate, sharing your own story of why that book is special. By permanently placing those stories within the cover of the books, Writers’ Exchange kids will be able to read about the impact that book had on your life.   

We talked with Jonathan Snelgar, co-owner of Nelson the Seagull and baker of some of the city’s best bread, about the book that changed his life.

Learn more about the project and where to donate by visiting agoodbookdrive.com and follow on Twitter and Facebook.