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
Our friend Bo Mattingly graciously volunteered to run a public service announcement on his sports radio show– Sports Rap. I think it turned out just beautiful! I hope you’ll take a moment to listen to it by clicking the link at the top right of the page. Thanks Bo! And thanks, Scott for all the work you do on the website!
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October 4th, 2007 at 8:25 am
OH MY GOODNESS!!! The radio spot for your book club was beautiful.
Love,
Catherine
October 4th, 2007 at 10:34 am
The PSA and the Website are AWESOME! What a great way to get the word out! Will is required to document his reading each night for school, and his reading has improved because of it. It is amazing how books can make a difference in a child’s life. What a wonderful tribute to Cameron! We love you!
Ange and Lee Lee