Books Building Back

Books Building Back

Books Building Back features children's author Kenneth John who supports communities thru book sales.

Photos from Books Building Back's post 20/11/2023

"The Crew" visited the Windy City recently promoting Books Building Back. Thank you Chi-town for a wonderful experience!!

Photos from Books Building Back's post 19/10/2023

"The Crew" saw some beautiful autumn 🍂 colors this year while visiting our neighbors to the north, promoting Kenneth John's newest book "It's A Mess In My Desk." Thank you Niagra Falls for a wonderful trip!!

Photos from Books Building Back's post 07/10/2023

"The Crew" visited Petoskey, Michigan promoting Kenneth John's newly released book "It's a Mess In My Desk." What a beautiful location to tour! "The Crew" ❤️'s Petoskey!!

Petoskey Area Visitors Bureau

Photos from Books Building Back's post 15/09/2023

Roadtrip anyone? "The Crew" visited West Michigan stopping along the way at Little Free Libraries in Portland, Alto, Spring Lake and Grand Haven. Now that's the real West Michigan Nice way!

City of Portland, Michigan
Visit Spring Lake Michigan
Visit Grand Haven, MI

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The weather was hot at Burt Lake while "The Crew" dropped off books by Kenneth John. Good thing there's a beautiful sandbar with great views and shaded benches. Stay cool Cheboygan County 😎!!

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All aboard! "The Crew" passed through Flint, MI while riding their antique railroad and delivering books to Little Free Libraries. Thank you Flint Town for a wonderful day!!

20/08/2023

Look who’s on display with Amelia! Thrilled…it’s one of our favorite authors Laurie Keller!! “This Crew” is always on coconut time and they love, love, love, potato pants💕+ Laurie was a huge hit when she visited our local area Okemos, MI school district last year. Now isn’t this a Lucky Socks kind of day!!

Photos from Books Building Back's post 17/08/2023

After a while crocodile! " The Crew" visited Higgins and Houghton Lake recently. Did you know Higgins Lake has been previously voted one of the best lakes in MI and also the world for its turquoise clear shallow water. We'll definitely visit here again. See you later alligator!

13/08/2023

Back to school roll call. Don't forget students to keep those desks clean this year!! And, if you need a reminder then read Kenneth John's newest book coming out September 15th! You surely won't forget!!

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"The Crew" is excited about this! Moonbeam's upcoming 17th annual Children's Book Award.

Photos from Books Building Back's post 27/07/2023

"The Crew" was passing by Ga***rd, MI delivering books to Little Free Libraries and couldn't resist a swim at beautiful Otsego Lake. Even Kenneth John was soaking in the sun. Now that must have been one needed break. Books Building Back (B3) 💕's Ostego Lake!

Ga***rd Michigan Tourism Bureau
Otsego Lake State Park

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Bikes only! No cars allowed. Transporting books to Little Free Libraries with only two wheels on Mackinac Island, MI this summer ❤️!! Now "This Crew" really does love their work 🥰!

Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau

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Belay on! "The Crew" visited Grand Ledge, MI for some rock climbing and to drop off books to Little Free Libraries. Good times 🧗!!

Photos from Books Building Back's post 13/07/2023

Look at this little gem of a town! "The Crew" passed through the City of Alma, MI visiting Alma College and donating books to Little Free Libraries in the area. Love those beautiful wind farms in the area! Thanks Alma!!

City of Alma Michigan - Make It Yours!
Alma College

Smile Miles 11/07/2023

Free on Kindle!! "Smile Miles" children's book by Kenneth John is free on Amazon until July 15th. Now that's worth a Smile 😁!!

Smile Miles Miles' family and friends are always telling Miles to smile for pictures. Miles decides to try other gestures instead to express his happiness. Even though Miles doesn’t smile anymore he is still a happy boy. Something is missing though. Join Miles as he learns about the importance of a sm...

Photos from Books Building Back's post 07/07/2023

"The Crew" recently visited Headlands International Dark Sky Park and Nature Center and wow, was it worth it!! What better book to leave at their Little Free Library other than Kenneth John's "Moon Girl."

Moon Girl 05/07/2023

Free on Kindle!! "Moon Girl" by Kenneth John is free on Amazon until July 9th. Aren't you lucky!!

Moon Girl This little fisherman has a story to tell. Her technique is good but her catching is bad. Until one day, she wishes to get the biggest catch to start. In this fish tale of an adventure, Moon Girl baits the reader into a story full of encouragement and determination.

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What a "Lucky Socks" kind of day! "The Crew" came across this secret Little Free Library that wasn't listed on the map. Kenneth John always loves a good surprise. Bonus, they had a message book 🤗!!

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"The Crew" went cherry picking this week and boy, did they have fun! I think a trip to Traverse City, MI (better known as Cherryland U.S.A) might be in our near future!! Never too early to start mapping out Little Free Libraries around the T.C. area. Stay tuned Traverse City!!!

Traverse City Tourism

Lucky Socks And The Chocolate Chips 27/06/2023

Free on Kindle!! "Lucky Socks and the Chocolate Chips" by Kenneth John is free on Amazon until July 1st. Includes a chocolate chip recipe too! Yum 😉, Aren't you lucky!!

Lucky Socks And The Chocolate Chips A little girl, who likes patterns, believes her mismatched "lucky" socks are the reason why fun activities occur at the end of each week. Fun things always seem to happen when Amelia wears her lucky socks and Amelia loves having fun. Mom and Dad always make Amelia wear her matching sock...

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Hmmm... Where have I seen this ice cream store before?? "The Crew" visited Little Free Libraries around East Lansing and Michigan State University this week!! You'll need to "Go" to this "Green" campus if you're looking to find books by Kenneth John this weekend. And don't forget to wear your Lucky Socks!!

MSU Dairy Store

Lucky Socks Loves To Dance 21/06/2023

Free on Kindle!! "Lucky Socks Loves to Dance" by Kenneth John is free on Amazon until June 24th. Aren't you lucky!! Enjoy!

Lucky Socks Loves To Dance A little girl, who likes patterns, believes her mismatched "lucky" socks are the reason why fun activities occur at the end of each week. Fun things always seem to happen when Amelia wears her lucky socks and Amelia loves having fun. Mom and Dad always make Amelia wear her matching sock...

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Ready, set, go!!! Little Free Libraries around the Brighton, New Hudson and Howell, MI area got a surprise today with Kenneth John books donated. And of course, we couldn’t resist a trip to Kensington Park and beautiful Kent Lake! What a wonderful area!!

Downtown Brighton, Michigan
Howell Downtown
Huron-Clinton Metroparks

Photos from Books Building Back's post 15/06/2023

Hot off the press!! New books and QR stickers just arrived. It’s time to pick a lucky city 😊 Let's see how far these books can travel. Learn more at www.booksbuildingback.com

11/06/2023

What an amazing performance last weekend at the Fusion Dance Center recital! Thanks for letting Books Building Back sponsor your event! Now that crew really knows how to dance 😁