Welcome to Usborne Books & More

30daytraining, UBAM | 183 comments

Hi there! Welcome to the team! I am so excited to personally welcome you to your new book business. Whether want to make a career out of your business or you’re just looking for a little extra cash to pay off debt or plan your next vacation, you’re going to have a blast as an Usborne consultant and grow in ways you never even expected!

I’ll be honest, when I started…I just wanted the BOOKS. For real. Did you see that kit?! It was love at first sight. Plus, it’s such a great deal! If you haven’t received your kit yet, you’re in for a treat. It will be arriving on your doorstep shortly. In the meantime, let’s get started! Lucky for you, there is a TON you can do to launch your business before your books arrive so there’s no need to wait!

We have developed simple, easy-to-follow, self-paced learning modules to get you off to a great start. You can get up to speed in short 5-10 minute blocks of time over the next 30 days. Or, if you prefer, just block off two hours and knock it all out at once.

These are the basics you need to know to get started. While there’s plenty more to learn beyond these simple steps, this is all you need to know to begin. Take it one step at a time. I’m right here cheering you on!

Becky’s Bonus Tip: I listen to training while in the car running errands, while kids are napping or in the evenings over a glass of wine and a bowl of popcorn.

Your To-Do List:

  • Watch this short, 5-minute welcome video to get pumped up for your launch!
  • Leave a comment introducing yourself and what you are MOST excited about.
  • “Friend” your Sponsor and Team Leader. Feel free to add me, too!
  • Identify how and when you’re going to fit in the tasks to complete your 30 Day Launch Plan.
  • Download the 30 Day Launch Workbook. 

 

 

183 Comments

  1. Mary Lew Renninger

    Trying to complete the training so that I can launch. So excited but also feel some scary thought that I might not complete this whole book. I pray for patience from my Leader and friends. So I am ready to go forward.

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  2. Jennifer Wilkosz

    Hi everyone! My name is Jen Wilkosz and I live in Newington, CT. I’m a high school history teacher. I went to a Facebook party in September and immediately fell in love with the books but I was finishing my thesis for my second masters so I didn’t have the time to join. Now that my Masters is done, I’m so excited to share these books with people!

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    • Becky

      Hi Jen! Aren’t they the BEST?!

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  3. Lucia

    Hi everyone! I’m Lucia Rodriguez from San Antonio, Texas. I am a former elementary school teacher. I am super excited, but nervous all the same to start as an independent consultant. I am in LOVE with all the books that Usborne has and excited to share them with everyone I know.

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    • Becky

      Hi Lucia, we are so excited that you’ve joined this wonderful company! I agree, of course, the BOOKS are AMAZING!!!

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  4. Veronica Huerta

    Hi! I’m Veronica Huerta and I’m from West Covina, CA. I am super excited about learning to do book fairs, book drives and fundraisers. I am ready to give it my all!

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    • Becky

      Welcome, Veronica!!!

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  5. Cassy

    Hi everyone! I’m Cassy from San Diego, California; and I took the plunge two days ago! I’m eagerly awaiting my “new consultant kit”, and I’m most excited about getting to sit down and check out these amazing books with my kiddos!

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    • Becky

      Cassy, so glad you’ve joined Usbourne! You are going to rock these first 30 days!!!

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  6. Ashley Harrington

    Hello, My Name is Ashley Harrington. I’m a single mom who is working 3 jobs and have signed up in hopes of quitting 2 of the jobs. Plus I’m recently engaged and have a wedding to pay for!

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    • Becky

      Congrats on joining Usbourne, welcome!!

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  7. Melissa

    Hi everybody ?

    My name is Melissa Rackliff and I live in Sanford, Maine! I am so excited to begin this journey, and of course to build my kiddos library with tons of awesome books! 🙂

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  8. Malia

    Why am I just finding this? haha better late than never.

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  9. Diane

    I am retired, living in Saratoga Springs NY with my husband. I am the (cool) grandmother to 6 grandkids who all love books.
    I was invited to an Usborne Facebook Party and fell in love with the books. Joining was a no-brainer. I travel often so this fits into my life perfectly. My goal is to make some extra money, keep my grands interested in reading and do something to keep my mind active.
    My challenge is that I am not as computer literate as most of you younger ladies. Trying to get past that hump.
    I am excited to see how I can grow this business and make it mine.
    Thank you for your insights.

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  10. Jennifer Borem

    Hello 🙂 I’m Jennifer Borem and am currently stationed in Jacksonville, NC. I am active duty Marine Corps and we are expecting our first child in December. I’m excited to see where this takes us!

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    • Becky

      Wow! That’s awesome, Jennifer! Congratulations! So excited for you to get started!

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      • Malia

        congratulations only a few months to go 🙂

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  11. Nancy D

    Hi there, I’m Nancy and I just joined and had been looking for a comprehensive training guide and excited I found this one! I joined on my own without a leader so was not totally sure where to begin. But I’m most excited about getting books for my kiddos.

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    • Becky

      Hi Nancy! I’m so glad you were able to find the training site. 🙂 I’m excited to help you get started and *lots* of books for your family!

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  12. Kristen

    I’m so excited to jump into the program! I am a pediatrician, a mommy, and a big nerd who loves books! I’m so excited to be a part of getting kids into reading with interesting, fun stories and activities. I have no sponsor or team lead so I’m a little lost right now. Thanks for putting this training together.

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    • Becky

      Welcome to UBAM, Kristen!! I’m so happy you found the training and I can help you get started! Our team is a ton of a fun and you’ll learn a lot from everyone… and, we’re all big nerds that love books, too! 😉 Welcome!

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  13. Amy

    Hello! I’m Amy from Bridgeport Ohio. As a homeschooling mom of two young children, I’ve loved and used Usborne books for some time now. I am excited to add to my home library and share these amazing books withe others! I have several friends and family who I know will just love them as much as I do!

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  14. Vanessa Wright

    Hello! My name is Vanessa, I am a mom of a 9 month old boy, labor & delivery nurse at UCLA, and new book lady! I’m so excited about this training! I have been with Usborne Books and More for 12 weeks I’m just outside my incentive period and I am so excited to learn and grow with the company. Thus far I have two consultants under me and I’m working towards being a team leader. I know there is still so much about this company that I want to learn and teach the team I am growing.

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    • Becky

      That’s fantastic!! Woohoo! Welcome, Vanessa!

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  15. Erika Hall

    My name is Erika Hall and I am a full time working single mom! I run several chains of small businesses for one company and I have 14 stores across the state of Indiana which is also my home! I loved the impact that Usborne books had on my son SO much that after hosting my own party and six months of ordering I decided I needed a way to pay for all this education! My son is 5 and I work over 50 hours a week so it will be a huge challenge to manage my time wisely but I am up for it! Thanks so much for the training and support.

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    • Becky

      Wow! You’re a busy mama, Erika! I love the saying: If you want to get it done, give it to a busy person. Time management definitely takes some work. The best thing about UBAM is that you can scale up and back as life happens… because, it will! 🙂 Welcome to the team, Erika!

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  16. Marita Kheim

    Hello! My name is Marita and I live in Urbana, IL…after three years in Canada, a semester in Paris, a year in Germany, 11 years in Connecticut and a decade in Colorado. I’m from Saint Louis and am back in the Midwest for the first time in 25 years, now married with two small children. I was introduced to Usborne books in Calgary when my son was very small and think they are fabulous. I’m hoping to have some fun with this new adventure and make a bit of money to help us out. Thank you for the training videos. I am grateful for the help getting started!

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    • Marita

      I should also say that I used to teach preschool and am getting back into that world this autumn with an assistant teaching job at a local cooperative nursery school. Being involved with Usborne will fit into my current life very well…I hope!

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      • Becky

        Sounds like a perfect fit, Marita!

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    • Becky

      I love that you can find our books pretty much anywhere in the world. I’ve been following a bunch of Canadian Usborne girls on Instagram! 🙂 Thanks for joining in on the training!

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  17. Allison Turkish

    I am an ex-elementary school teacher and public librarian, happy to be starting a new business bringing books into more homes.

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    • Becky

      That’s awesome! Welcome, Allison!

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  18. Laura Pitney

    Hi! My name is Laura Pitney, and I live in Cleveland. I’m excited to be a new consultant and can’t wait to introduce people to all the wonderful books!

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    • Becky

      Welcome, Laura! So happy for you to get started!

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  19. Kristina

    Thank you for your time put into this business!
    I am excited to get more books for my family and school, as well as show other people how much fun reading can be.

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    • Becky

      Love it! Welcome, Kristina!

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  20. Nancy Vollmer

    Thank you for the training videos!!!! I am very excited to get started sharing all of the books with friends and family!

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    • Becky

      Of course, Nancy!! Thanks for joining in!

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  21. Michelle G.

    Hello! I’m Michelle, I have three little girls, and we all love Usborne books! I had actually joined as a consultant a few years ago but didn’t do anything with it, business-wise. This time I want to see if I can! Happy to be here.

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    • Becky

      Nice! I am sure you can do it, Michelle. Welcome to the team!

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  22. Meagan

    Hello! I’m Meagan, I live in Virginia, and I am so excited for ALL the books!

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    • Becky

      Woohoo… so happy to have you on the team, Meagan!

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  23. Andrea

    Hi! I’m Andrea and I am in Mass. I joined to help fund my homeschool library and do a few fundraisers for my son. My son needs an allergy alert dog, and this will be a great way to help us reach our goals!

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    • Becky

      Welcome, Andrea! 🙂 So glad you’re here!

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  24. Heather Roethlisberger

    Hello,
    My name is Heather. I just found out about Usborne books from a Facebook Party I attended over the weekend and I LOVE the books. I want a library of them for my two boys. Can’t wait to get started. Thank you so much for all of the videos and the Workbook, I think I will be turning to them often.

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    • Becky

      YAY!!! So excited for you to get started, Heather!

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  25. Aimee Santiago

    Thank you so much for the training workbook and videos! It’s much less overwhelming to know there is a plan to help me get started.
    I hope to get through them pretty quick so I can get going! I’m really excited to see where this new adventure leads me 🙂

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    • Becky

      You’re welcome! So glad you’re finding the training helpful! 🙂

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  26. Laurin Knight

    I’m Laurin, I live outside of Columbia, South Carolina. I’m excited to get started!!!

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    • Becky

      Woohoo, welcome, Laurin! So excited to have you on the team!

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  27. Brooke Motsinger

    Looking forward to getting started and grateful for the training videos! Thanks so much!

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    • Becky

      You’re welcome, Brooke! I hope you find them useful!! 🙂

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  28. Sylvie Cumberbatch

    Hi! I’m Sylvie! I live in San Diego and I’m super excited for this! I’m most excited for the flexibility and sharing these amazing books as well as building my children’s library 🙂 I am also hopeful to turn this into more than just a hobby!

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    • Becky

      Yay!! I’m so excited for you to join us on this book-loving journey, Sylvie! 🙂

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  29. Megynn

    Thank you so much for the training! It makes things less confusing.

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    • Becky

      Of course! So glad it is helpful for you, Megynn!

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  30. Susan

    I’m excited to get started, and can I just say that I love listening to you talk Becky, you have a soothing voice and makes it easy to listen to all these videos haha!!

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    • Becky

      You are TOO sweet, Susan! I’m so glad you’re enjoying the training!

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  31. Jennifer Wilken

    I’m excited to get children excited to read!! I’m excited to see where this journey takes me, and the extra income will be nice!

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    • Becky

      Woohoo!!! So excited for you, Jennifer! You’re going to have so much fun!

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  32. Heather Deignan

    Hey I’m Heather! I’m from Jackson, Georgia. ???? I’m most excited about hosting parties, introducing more books to my children, and earning an extra income! ????

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    • Becky

      Yay!!! Hi, Heather! Welcome to the team! 🙂

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    • Becky

      Welcome, Heather!! 🙂

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  33. Mel Sowa

    Hi I’m Mel from Atlanta, Georgia! I’m excited to help people find books that their children will love because my almost two year old loves her Usborne books!

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    • Becky

      Awesome! Yay- that’s great, Mel! Welcome!

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  34. Molly

    Hi I’m Molly from Oklahoma! I am IN LOVE with these books! I have a one year old boy who is always on the move but will bring me one of his books to sit in my lap and read ???? I cant wait to share these fun and educational books with everyone!

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    • Becky

      Welcome to the team, Molly!!! 🙂 Being in Oklahoma, you’ll get the fastest shipping of all of us! Lucky! Happy Friday!

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  35. Christina Moreno

    Hello fellow UBAMers!! I’m Christina, I live in San Diego. I have a 6 year old son who loves to read, and he is excited about all of the books that will be joining our library. I currently work full time at a dentist office, but I hope to build a strong foundation as a consultant and slowly transition to a stay at home 🙂

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    • Becky

      woohoo, Christina!! SO excited about your enthusiasm and goals! And, I love your new email address! 😉

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  36. Penny Vitone

    Hi!! I’m Penny from Autryville, NC and I’m a new “Book Lady” 🙂 Joined the team yesterday and am most excited about sharing all these great books with my first grandchild, Jamison. He’s almost 10 months old and he’s gonna LOVE them!! Hopefully, as much as I do already 🙂

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    • Becky

      Woohoo!!! Welcome to your new book biz, Penny!! Jamison will be SO lucky! 🙂

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  37. Christina Sanderlin-Cornejo

    Hi!! I am so excited to jump in and start this new journey… I live on the Eastern Shore of Virginia… I am am Mom of two amazing special needs kids.. Thank you for all your information and and inspiration…

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    • Becky

      Welcome to the team, Christina!! I’m so glad you’re here!

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  38. Lisa

    Becky, this is so awesome! I’m no longer “new” but I’m on a mission of re-launching and putting more effort into booking parties and making this book business a new beginning for myself and my family. I am a mom to a 23 year old daughter who will someday give me grandbabies (I can’t wait!) and I have three step-son’s whom have given us one almost 2-year old grandson so far. I love having him over to see all the new books! Thank you so much for opening up this training to all consultants. Lisa

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    • Becky

      Hi Lisa!!! I’m so glad you’re finding this to be a helpful resource for you and your team! Yay for more grandbabies!! They’re going to have an amazing library!

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  39. Amanda

    My name is Amanda I am a mom to two boys Jonathan 8 and Weston 5m, we live in Ohio about an hour and a half south of Cleveland. I am so excited to get book for my boys. We love to read and it gives us quality time together.

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    • Becky

      Welcome, Amanda!!! You’re going to love your new book biz!

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  40. Genasa

    Hello! My name is Genasa, I’m from Oklahoma. I recently became a BookLady shortly after a friend hosted a FB party. I’m so excited about the books and sharing them with others, I think it’s important to pass on knowledge and encourage imagination.

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    • Becky

      Hey, girl, hey!! So excited you’re on the team!!! Welcome, Genasa!

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  41. Audette Teanio

    Aloha from Hawaii. My name is Audette. I value making a difference in the family and that our children is our future. Usborne Books and More (UBAM) is a great start to join and promote literacy, and of course build a home library for my family. I am super excited what my family and I can do with UBAM.

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  42. Kelsey

    Hello! My name is Kelsey! I was introduced to Usborbe a little bit ago and feel in love. I love books and working at a childcare center, gives me motivation to give books to the children. I initially signed up for the books but am hopefully if where this goea!

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    • Becky

      Woohoo! Welcome, Kelsey! So excited for you to get started!

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  43. Kendra Greeney

    I’m Kendra and just joined UBAM! Excited to see where this adventure goes!

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    • Becky

      I’m so excited for you, Kendra!! Welcome to the team! 🙂

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  44. Jennifer Helm

    Hi my name is Jen and I am from Columbus, Ohio. I just joined Usborne and I’m very excited about this opportunity. I have a little girl named Charley who loves books and I can’t wait to build her library 🙂

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    • Becky

      Yay! Hi Jen! So great talking to you today! I’m so excited for your launch tomorrow night! Miss Charley is going to have an amazing library – what a lucky little lady!

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  45. Amanda Miller

    Hi! My name is Amanda Miller! I am coming up on the end of my 12 weeks. but my business totally flopped. So I have decided to Recommit to my business and START OVER! I am going to TRY AGAIN! Hopefully I am a little more successful this time! I’m Excited!

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    • Becky

      Hi Amanda! I love that you are resetting and trying again! I am sure you will be much more successful this time around. You’re off to a great start already! You got this, girl! 🙂

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  46. Megan Winterbottom

    Hi! I’m Megan and I just joined a few days ago. I am a stay at home mom with two little ones who is trying to instill in them a love of reading. I have always been a book lover and I am excited to grow our home library and share these fabulous books with others, all while gaining a little extra income in the process.

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    • Becky

      Welcome, Megan! We are so excited to have you on the team! 🙂

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  47. Hollie Preston

    Hi my name is Hollie and Im from Ohio. Im a parent to 2 wonderful kids. My daughter has ASD and we homeschool her and my son is in public school. Im a Physical Therapist Assistant by trade and still work a few times a month covering patients for other therapists that need to take a day off. I teach and coordinate pre-school-1st grade one day a week at our homeschool co-op and I’m in charge of our book club. Im excited to have this opportunity.

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    • Becky

      Hi Hollie!! Welcome to the team! You’re a busy mama — so excited for you to get started! It sounds like you’ll be a great asset to the team! 🙂

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  48. Lauren Stefanovich

    My name is Lauren and I just signed up this week. I’m a teacher in a low socioeconomic environment. I signed up to put more books in their hands and instill a love of reading in them. I’m excited to get started!

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    • Becky

      Hi Lauren! Welcome to the team! You’re going to have SO much fun. I also love getting books in the hands of kids — especially those that don’t have as many in their home. So glad you’re here!

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  49. Erin

    HI my name is Erin, I’m excited to get books. I have a young son and I want him to know books are important and holding them in your hands is just as important. I want to help him and other little ones imaginations run while reading and playing.

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    • Becky

      Hi Erin!! Woohoo!! I’m so excited for you. Those are great reasons to be a book lady! Have fun with it!

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  50. Amanda Williamson

    My name is Amanda, I just signed up a few days ago! I’m super excited about UBAM!

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    • Becky

      That’s awesome, Amanda! You’re going to love your new book biz!!! 🙂

      Reply

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