The E.B. Lewis Reading Corner, "It's About Caring"

On November 16th 2011, the artist E.B. Lewis appeared at the Neighborhood Interfaith Movement's Community Resource Center in Germantown to read from his books to children and to dedicate the EB Lewis Reading corner.

It's early January 2012, now and in a few weeks we Americans will be celebrating the life of Dr. Martin Luther King. I think he would have been very proud of Mr. Lewis, a person who truly cares about making life better for the community one child at a time.

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[oddartist11]

That was a beautiful film John! Mr E.B. Lewis is a very talented Artist and Author; but more then that he is a Righteous Man! This world could use more righteous men like him! Dr Martin Luther King would be Proud!!

[EBLewisTV]

Thanks for all the feedback. It's very, very much appreciated. Kudos to colleague & filmmaker John Thornton. He made me look good. Now I need folks to take the next step. Make child literacy & arts investment, a regular commitment in your household or business budget. Purchase & donate my books, and other great books for kids, to programs like NIM Philly. In the spirit of honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., let's wrap around all of our kids in America & beyond. The time is now. Thanks again.

[virgocali]

You did such a beautiful integration of your adult artistic skills, showing the realistic figures and incorporating the way a child draws and paints. And, "The Other Side' scenes ooze with emotion. Keep up the good work. You even helped me get an idea for trying a new application in my own art, combining different styles. Thank you.

[erwilden]

So many thanks to E.B. Lewis for his dedication to children's literacy! I am the Director of Northwest Programs for NIM and we are thrilled to be working with Mr. Lewis on his Reading Corners. See our website for more information - there will be a schedule of storytimes posted in the near future.

[mercicheval]

Nothing like seeing all those little kids climbing on Earl and hugging him!! More hugs to you, Earl Lewis! Great work, good heart.

[goodearthtv]

A beautiful video, and great message. Stop what you're doing...and go wrap around a child with one of Mr. Lewis' beautiful children's books!

[stampedetoread]

E.B. Lewis is an extraordinary American. He is truly a role model for all of us. His quote, “building young minds one book at a time” is the real campaign message for 2012. This video needs some viral!