1.Charity Partners
Visit www.roomtoread.org to find out about their important role in equipping children around the world with literacy resources. We also recommend the book Leaving Microsoft to Change the World, written by Room to Read’s founder, John Wood.
Visit: www.leavingmicrosoftbook.com
2.Author and Illustrator Web Sites
Visit these sites for more information about some of our authors:
Eleanor Aspin
www.eleanoraspinbooks.com
Thomas J. Bradley
www.thomasjbradley.ca
Niina Chebry
www.niinachebry.com
Jason Ferguson
www.jsnzart.com
Wendy Grossman
www.wendygrossman.com
JR Poulter
http://jrpoulter.wordpress.com/
Timothy Schenk
http://www.jacketflap.com/timroo6
Lucas Spata
www.lucasspata.com
3.Sharing Books Investors
The following firms or their principals have invested in Shared Books Ltd. We are proud to be associated with them:
3D BabyVision, Victoria, BC
3D BabyVision’s ultrasound technology allow parents, family and friends to watch with incredible real-time clarity as the unborn baby moves in the mother's womb. Visit http://www.3dbaby.ca/contact-victoria.html
Descriptive Video Works, Vancouver, BC
Dedicated to working with the independent producers and the broadcast industry, Descriptive Video Works’ goal is to deliver superior described television and film for visually impaired and blind audiences. Visit www.descriptivevideoworks.com
Eagl Management Ltd. Victoria, BC
Eagl Management Limited offer Project Management Leadership for highly complex deployment of enterprise change, combining technology and policy implementation. Contact:
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Grace of God Productions, Surrey, BC
Art photography and producer of legacy DVDs for special events. Visit: http://web.mac.com/graceofgodproduction
Havory Group, North vancouver, BC
The Havory Group is a consultancy practice in the areas of business strategy and training services. Contact:
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MacLap Holdings Inc. Vancouver, BC
Since 1989, MacLap has invested and guided a number of technology enterprises including a successful on-line store. Visit www.maclap.biz
Pacific Projects, Surrey, BC
Commercial projects management in British Columbia and Alberta. Contact:
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4.Interesting Sites for Parents
www.ceop.gov.uk A similar organization based in the UK
www.cybertip.ca A Canadian web site dedicated to children internet security
www.ikeepsafe.org A US based coalition of leaders promoting internet safety for children
www.isafe.org A web safety education organization
http://www.safecanada.ca/link_e.asp?category=3&topic=94 The government of Canada internet safety site
www.unlibrary.com Paper children's books are expensive and not very friendly to our environment so let's make the most of the ones already printed. We encourage you to provide young readers in your neighbourhood with a continued supply of free already printed books by using the services of www.unlibrary.com which facilitates the sharing of books between families.
www.webaverti.ca A bilingual site (French & English) dedicated to children internet security