Free books for everyone to promote literacy

By Joan Janzen

This costumed character was stationed in front of Sunset Theatre before showtime on the weekend. Michael Weber was decked out in a kid-friendly Wolverine costume, a character from the Marvel series.

Not only was he in costume, but more importantly, he was handing out free children’s books for movie patrons to take home for their children. Although Wolverine is an adult character, Michael is hoping to capture people’s attention so he can offer them free books.

Michael Weber from Kindersley (aka Wolverine) and his helpers were in costume handing out free children’s books on the weekend. “It’s all about children’s literacy,” he said.

“It’s all about children’s literacy,” he explained. I have two boxes of books that were donated or that I purchased. I take every opportunity to repurpose books.” He welcomed people who were driving by to stop and select a book for a child.

“I used to do this in Toronto, but this is a whole new area,” he explained. He also plans to be in costume and hand out books in front of Family Foods the weekend prior to the start of a new school year.

He’s also excited about Goose Festival, when he’ll have an opportunity to spread his message of the importance of literacy to all the kids who attend the festivities.