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
We had a very successful book drive these past 2 weeks here in North West Arkansas. We received well over 200 books. Its neat to see all the different books that are donated. We get a great variety. We will continue to send these books to needy children. What an honor and blessing!
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Just like your family, ours has been very busy these last few weeks. In addition to the holiday festivities, it is so busy at work. There are lots of sick children to keep my days at the office full. I have anxiety that builds up as I deal with all the routine things about this time of year, plus my loss and grief over Cameron not being here.
We are in the throws of a book drive here in NW Arkansas. We have made a really great group of Christian friends who are helping us. These folks have joined with us to seek the collection of books all around our community. Also, a good friend of mine is having her guests donate books at her Christmas party this Friday night. It is just such a blessing to be surrounded by such caring friends.
Derrick is busy sending books to shelters and child care centers. I can’t even keep up with him, but will post the names of the recipients when I have more time. God bless you and your family this Christmas. Remember to read together as a family. Remember the baby we are celebrating. It is through the love and sacrifice of Jesus that we are given the gift of eternal life.
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