A pocket hug in every pocket.
A book in every hand.
Families, local businesses, and community groups can put the Pocket Hug books and a visit from Courtney into a classroom that would not otherwise get one.
Four steps, and a classroom full of pocket hugs.
Pick a tier
One classroom, every child a book, or a whole grade. Each one includes pocket hugs and a read-aloud.
Name a classroom
A teacher you love, a school you went to, or let Courtney match you with a York County classroom that has asked.
Courtney does the rest
Signed books, pocket hug hearts for every child, and the visit or video read-aloud.
Hear how it went
The classroom gets a thank-you with your name on it. You get a note back, and a photo when the school allows it.
Pick a tier.
Each one builds on the last. All three include pocket hugs for every child and a read-aloud.
Pocket Hug Classroom
Every child in one classroom gets a pocket hug, and the classroom gets the book.
- A pocket hug heart for every child, ready to color and cut
- One signed copy of Lola's Pocket Hug or Nolan's Pocket Hug for the classroom library
- A read-aloud from Courtney, in person in York County or on video
- A Read, Color, and Craft session plan for the teacher
- A thank-you card with your name, or your business's name, for the classroom
Every Child a Book
Every child in the classroom goes home with their own signed copy, plus everything in Tier 1.
- A signed copy for every child, with a bookplate naming the sponsor
- A pocket hug heart for every child
- A read-aloud and Read, Color, and Craft session with Courtney
- Coloring pages and the feelings check-in for the classroom
- A photo of the class with their books (with the school's permission) for you to keep
Sponsor a Grade
Every classroom in a grade, at one school. Books for every child, a visit day, and a teacher kit for each room.
- A signed copy for every child in the grade
- Pocket hug hearts for every child
- A visit day at the school: a read-aloud in each classroom, or one assembly plus classroom crafts
- A story time kit, coloring pages, and discussion questions for every teacher
- Sponsor named on the school's thank-you note and, if you like, on this site
Tell Courtney what you have in mind.
She will confirm the class size, quote the tier, and send a simple invoice. No payment is taken on this site.
For families
A birthday, a memorial, a thank-you to a teacher who mattered. Many sponsors dedicate the bookplate to someone.
For businesses
Your name on every bookplate and on the classroom thank-you. Courtney can also mention sponsors on this site and on Facebook if you want that.
For teachers
Nominate your own classroom. Courtney keeps a list of classrooms waiting for a sponsor, first come, first matched.
Where the books come from
Signed copies come directly from Courtney, not Amazon, so the classroom gets them personalized.
Not sure which one? Ask.
Tell Courtney the school or the grade you have in mind and she will suggest the right fit.