Welcome to the website honoring Cameron Averitt Bobbitt. 
Cameron was an amazing little girl who died on January 19, 2006. She was truly one of the most precious people to ever walk this earth. As her parents, we will never be able to express the loss we feel now that Cameron is gone.
Even though Cameron was only five years old when she died, she loved to read books and share them with others. In December 2006, the family and friends of Cameron started a book club in her honor. This book club was inspired by her grandmother, who is a reading specialist.
We initially received over 200 books just by word of mouth. On the one year anniversary of Cameron’s death, we personally donated many of these books to schools, hospitals, libraries, and medical clinics. Many people from places that received books collected new books and sent them to us. This has allowed us to continue to provide books for children who otherwise might not have them. It is our hope that in receiving these books, children will share in the legacy of the joy of reading the way that Cameron did.
If you would like to help continue the book club, you are welcome to participate. Please purchase a book appropriate for a child of any age and send it directly to Cameron’s parents, Susan Averitt and Derrick Bobbitt.
If you or someone you know needs children’s books, please let us know. We would love to provide books to schools, clinics, churches, or other organizations that involve children. Reading with children is a way to help them learn to read, discover lessons about life, and feel loved.
Thank you so much for your interest in the book club. Enjoy your reading!
Sincerely,
Susan and Derrick Bobbitt
May 31st, 2007 by susan
I have been writing thank you notes like crazy. We have received lots of books following Mother’s Day/Cameron’s Birthday and the newspaper article. I will mention some of those names now and hope I don’t leave out anyone. Cherry Frierson– Jonesboro, AR. Angela Watkins– McAlester, OK. Heather Horton– McAlester, OK. Chris and Catherine Averitt– Jonesboro, AR. Kristy Sanders– Sherwood, AR. The Shelton family– North Little Rock, AR. Kathryn French– Johnson, AR. The Calaways– Fayetteville, AR. The Hemms– Fayetteville, AR. Lindsey Taylor– Willow Creek Women’s Hospital, Johnson, AR. The Smart Cookie Book Club– Fayetteville, AR. The Biernats– Little Rock, AR. The Freemans– Springdale, AR. Tina Lewis, and Chase Belcher– McAlester, OK. Leigh and Lee Gruggett– Nashville, TN.
Please know how much these donations are appreciated! We will get these books into the hands of some needy children. Love, Susan
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August 25th, 2007 at 12:52 pm
Susan & Derrick, I am so proud of the accomplishments you have made in Cameron’s memory. My heart has ached for you since I heard the news. I’m sorry we have lost touch over the years. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. All my love, Meredith