Be Brave About Books

Do you really know what is in the books children are reading and how it is affecting them? Books are powerful, but they have been changing in the past century and in turn, changing the character of our children, the strength of our families, and our communities. Join Jenny Phillips, the founder of The Good and the Beautiful, as she shares a powerful message that could literally change the course of your child’s life.

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