Bruce Larkin
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Bruce Larkin is a children's book
author
. He is also the founder of Wilbooks
, an educational publishing company. Bruce Larkin's books are primarily used to teach young children how to read. Larkin has authored more than 1000 books, both fiction and non-fiction, for beginner readers. Bruce Larkin is known for his philanthropic
efforts in the field of literacy
. In November and December 2009, Larkin donated over 400,000 books to school
s all around the United States
. In April 2010, Bruce Larkin was awarded the "Local Author Literacy Hero" title from the West Chester Public Library.
. He attended Saint Simon and Jude school in Westtown Township, Pennsylvania. Bruce also attended Henderson High School in West Chester, Pennsylvania
. Bruce Larkin served for four years in the United States Coast Guard
, as a small boat crew member
, and later as a search-and-rescue Air-crewman. After leaving the coast guard, Bruce attended Richard Stockton College of New Jersey
, located in Galloway Township, New Jersey
.
Children's literature
Children's literature is for readers and listeners up to about age twelve; it is often defined in four different ways: books written by children, books written for children, books chosen by children, or books chosen for children. It is often illustrated. The term is used in senses which sometimes...
author
Author
An author is broadly defined as "the person who originates or gives existence to anything" and that authorship determines responsibility for what is created. Narrowly defined, an author is the originator of any written work.-Legal significance:...
. He is also the founder of Wilbooks
Wilbooks
Wilbooks is a children’s book educational publishing company, based in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Wilbooks publishes books geared towards children from Pre-kindergarten to second grade. Wilbooks books are leveled educational books with a focus on teaching children how to read. Wilbooks was...
, an educational publishing company. Bruce Larkin's books are primarily used to teach young children how to read. Larkin has authored more than 1000 books, both fiction and non-fiction, for beginner readers. Bruce Larkin is known for his philanthropic
Philanthropy
Philanthropy etymologically means "the love of humanity"—love in the sense of caring for, nourishing, developing, or enhancing; humanity in the sense of "what it is to be human," or "human potential." In modern practical terms, it is "private initiatives for public good, focusing on quality of...
efforts in the field of literacy
Literacy
Literacy has traditionally been described as the ability to read for knowledge, write coherently and think critically about printed material.Literacy represents the lifelong, intellectual process of gaining meaning from print...
. In November and December 2009, Larkin donated over 400,000 books to school
School
A school is an institution designed for the teaching of students under the direction of teachers. Most countries have systems of formal education, which is commonly compulsory. In these systems, students progress through a series of schools...
s all around the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. In April 2010, Bruce Larkin was awarded the "Local Author Literacy Hero" title from the West Chester Public Library.
Biography
Bruce Larkin was born on January 23, 1957 in West Chester, PennsylvaniaWest Chester, Pennsylvania
The Borough of West Chester is the county seat of Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 18,461 at the 2010 census.Valley Forge, the Brandywine Battlefield, Longwood Gardens, Marsh Creek State Park, and other historical attractions are near West Chester...
. He attended Saint Simon and Jude school in Westtown Township, Pennsylvania. Bruce also attended Henderson High School in West Chester, Pennsylvania
West Chester
West Chester may refer to some places in the United States:*West Chester, Iowa*West Chester, Pennsylvania** West Chester University of Pennsylvania***West Chester University Poetry Conference*West Chester Township, Butler County, Ohio...
. Bruce Larkin served for four years in the United States Coast Guard
United States Coast Guard
The United States Coast Guard is a branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the seven U.S. uniformed services. The Coast Guard is a maritime, military, multi-mission service unique among the military branches for having a maritime law enforcement mission and a federal regulatory agency...
, as a small boat crew member
Crewman
Crewman is a generic term for a crew member of an aircraft, naval vessel, military unit, or team of professionals attempting to accomplish a goal. In some science fiction , Crewman is the lowest military rank on board a spacecraft.The term "Crewman" may also be related in the non-gender specific...
, and later as a search-and-rescue Air-crewman. After leaving the coast guard, Bruce attended Richard Stockton College of New Jersey
Richard Stockton College of New Jersey
The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, located in Galloway Township, New Jersey, an hour from Philadelphia and 20 minutes from Atlantic City, is an undergraduate and graduate college of the arts, sciences and professional studies of the New Jersey system of higher education. The College was...
, located in Galloway Township, New Jersey
Galloway Township, New Jersey
Galloway Township is a township in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the township population was 37,349...
.