During the days and
early evenings of October 20 through October 22, I spent time with our U.S.
Armed Forces men and women in uniform, their families, military retirees, and
the civilian employees of Fort George G. Meade, U.S. Army Installation. I was invited to Fort Meade to host a book
signing, and to read the books that I have authored to the children and their
families living in the Fort Meade community and to those individuals that were
visiting. Book signing at Fort Meade is
always an interesting experience for me, because of the many interesting
visitors that pass through this U.S. Army Installation. I am always grateful when these travelers
purchase my books, and in turn introduce the books into the communities where
they reside.
Something that resonated
with me during my visit to Fort Meade, was the interest expressed in regards to
becoming a volunteer. The books that I
write, and my 501(c) 3 organization, Kind
Kids Inc. speak to that very cause.
Since October 20-22, I have received several emails from individuals
that I met while book signing at Fort Meade, asking for guidance on becoming a
volunteer...that's a very good thing!
I love the children that
I meet during my visits to Fort Meade...they enjoy learning about why I write
books and understanding the content and story line of my books. Most of all, it is truly wonderful to listen
to these children of all ages speak to me about their own aspirations in
regards to their education, their own personal writing skills, and their hopes
for the future. I find myself grinning a
lot and also feeling grateful to have met these younger folks!
Please take some time to
look at the photos (on Our Flickr Page)
that I took while book signing at Fort Meade...I believe you will enjoy them!
Most grateful,
Glenna C. Orr
Reading Specialist &
Director of The Kind Kids, Inc.