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❤️ 98 Books. 9 Hospital Systems. Countless Smiles. ❤️
I’m proud to share an exciting milestone in our Skel Club journey… 📚 98 books donated 🏥 Across 9 hospital systems 😊 All focused on spreading smiles to children and families What started as a simple idea—bringing a fun, positive character like Skel to life—has turned into something much bigger. These books are now reaching children in hospitals, offering moments of joy, imagination, and comfort during difficult times. This is what community impact looks like. This is why we do the work. 🙏 A sincere thank you to the hospital partners, supporters, and everyone who believes in the power of storytelling to make a difference. And we’re just getting started… Current books on Amazon
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Teaching Life’s Lessons with Heart and Humor
The Skel's have teamed up with Ask Professor John to bring fun, creativity, and wisdom to life’s most important lessons. Through stories, activities, and community engagement, we inspire kids and adults alike to embrace kindness, teamwork, inclusion, and lifelong learning. With a playful twist and a skeleton crew full of character, we make education exciting and meaningful—because every day is a chance to grow, laugh, and learn together
Mission Statement
SkelClub:
Skels & Ask Professor John partner to spark joy, creativity, and wisdom in every interaction. Our mission is to teach life’s lessons with heart and humor, inspiring kids and adults to embrace kindness, teamwork, inclusion, and lifelong learning. Through stories, activities, and community engagement, we make education exciting and meaningful—because every day is a chance to grow, laugh, and learn together.
Learn. Grow. Lead
Embrace curiosity and keep growing—because learning never ends.
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"From One Home to Many Smiles"
(Individual Giving Program)
The Core Promise
When an individual purchases two (2) Skel books, Skel Club donates one (1) book to a children’s hospital of the buyer’s choice from our list of approved partner hospitals.
How the Program Works for Individuals
Simple Giving with Real Impact
Approved Children’s Hospitals
Optional Donation Acknowledgments
Buyers may choose to include:
Why This Matters
✅ Turns Personal Purchases into Purpose
Your purchase becomes a meaningful act of kindness.
✅ Supports Hospitalized Children Through Storytelling
Books provide comfort, distraction, and imagination during difficult moments.
✅ Trusted, Responsible Giving
All donations go through approved channels—nothing random, nothing wasted.
✅ A Simple Way to Give Back
One form, one receipt, lasting impact.
Our Commitment
Skel Club and Ask Professor John are committed to:
"From One Home to Many Smiles"
(Individual Giving Program)
The Core Promise
When an individual purchases two (2) Skel books, Skel Club donates one (1) book to a children’s hospital of the buyer’s choice from our list of approved partner hospitals.
How the Program Works for Individuals
Simple Giving with Real Impact
- Purchase Two Skel Books
- Buy any two copies of an eligible Skel title
- Purchase may be for personal use, gifts, or a combination
- We Donate a Skel Book
- For every two Skel books purchased, Skel Club donates one copy
- Donations are made to a children’s hospital you select from our approved hospital list
- Submit Proof of Purchase
- Fill out the short form on this page
- Upload proof of purchase (Amazon receipt or equivalent)
- We Handle the Rest
- Skel Club / Ask Professor John coordinates directly with the hospital
- Approval is obtained through hospital administration or child‑life departments
- Books are shipped once approval is confirmed
Approved Children’s Hospitals
- Donated books are sent only to pre‑approved children’s hospitals
- This ensures all donations:
- Meet hospital guidelines
- Support child‑life, literacy, and pediatric care standards
- Are truly welcomed and used by the hospital community
Optional Donation Acknowledgments
Buyers may choose to include:
- A short donor acknowledgment (e.g., “Donated in honor of…”)
- Recognition for:
- Hospital staff
- Child‑life departments
- A loved one
Why This Matters
✅ Turns Personal Purchases into Purpose
Your purchase becomes a meaningful act of kindness.
✅ Supports Hospitalized Children Through Storytelling
Books provide comfort, distraction, and imagination during difficult moments.
✅ Trusted, Responsible Giving
All donations go through approved channels—nothing random, nothing wasted.
✅ A Simple Way to Give Back
One form, one receipt, lasting impact.
Our Commitment
Skel Club and Ask Professor John are committed to:
- Responsible, hospital‑approved donations
- Transparency in matching purchases to gifts
- Delivering joy through stories—one child at a time
We encourage Local Libraries to participate in our program and put our books in their collection
and help share the values of the Skel Club
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New Jersey
New Jersey is home to several specialized children's hospitals, many of which are "hospitals within a hospital" that provide specialized pediatric care within larger medical centers.
Top-Ranked Children's HospitalsAccording to U.S. News & World Report, these facilities are consistently ranked as the best in the state:
Other Major Children's Hospitals by Region
These hospitals are state-designated children’s hospitals or major regional pediatric centers:
Hospital Name Location Affiliation
Children’s Hospital of New Jersey Newark Beth Israel Medical Center RWJBH
Goryeb Children’s Hospital Morristown Atlantic Health System
The Children’s Hospital at Saint Peter’s New Brunswick Saint Peter’s University Hospital
Children’s Regional Hospital at Cooper Camden Cooper University Health Care
The Unterberg Children’s Hospital Long Branch Monmouth Medical Center RWJBH
The McMullen Children’s Center Livingston Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center RWJBH
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) at AtlantiCare Atlantic City Partnership with AtlantiCare
Specialized & Rehabilitation Hospitals
For long-term care, rehabilitation, and complex chronic conditions:
Top-Ranked Children's HospitalsAccording to U.S. News & World Report, these facilities are consistently ranked as the best in the state:
- Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital (Hackensack) – Part of Hackensack University Medical Center.
- K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital (Neptune) – Part of Jersey Shore University Medical Center.
- The Bristol-Myers Squibb Children’s Hospital (New Brunswick) – Part of Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital.
Other Major Children's Hospitals by Region
These hospitals are state-designated children’s hospitals or major regional pediatric centers:
Hospital Name Location Affiliation
Children’s Hospital of New Jersey Newark Beth Israel Medical Center RWJBH
Goryeb Children’s Hospital Morristown Atlantic Health System
The Children’s Hospital at Saint Peter’s New Brunswick Saint Peter’s University Hospital
Children’s Regional Hospital at Cooper Camden Cooper University Health Care
The Unterberg Children’s Hospital Long Branch Monmouth Medical Center RWJBH
The McMullen Children’s Center Livingston Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center RWJBH
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) at AtlantiCare Atlantic City Partnership with AtlantiCare
Specialized & Rehabilitation Hospitals
For long-term care, rehabilitation, and complex chronic conditions:
- Children’s Specialized Hospital: RWJBH
- Headquartered in New Brunswick, with additional inpatient sites in Mountainside and Toms River, and numerous outpatient centers throughout the state.
- Weisman Children’s Rehabilitation Hospital: Located in Marlton, specializing in pediatric medical rehabilitation.
New York
Children's Hospital of New York
NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital
3959 Broadway
New York, NY 10032
212-305-2500
Children's Hospital of New York
NewYork-Presbyterian Komansky Children's Hospital
525 East 68th Street
New York, NY 10065
🏥 MAJOR CHILDREN’S HOSPITALS IN NYC1. Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital at NYU Langone📍 Manhattan
- Health System: NYU Langone Health
- One of NYC’s premier children’s hospitals
- Strong Child Life & family‑centered care culture
- Frequently accepts book donations and comfort items via approved channel
2. Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s Hospital📍 Upper East Side / East Harlem
- Health System: Mount Sinai Health System
- Dedicated children’s hospital with an established Child Life Program
- History of accepting books, games, and storytelling initiatives
3. NewYork‑Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital📍 Washington Heights (Columbia campus)
- Health System: NewYork‑Presbyterian / Columbia University
- Manhattan’s only stand‑alone children’s hospital
- Extensive inpatient pediatric population
- Robust Child Life & Family Support Program
4. Children’s Hospital at Montefiore (CHAM)📍 Bronx (serves NYC families)
- Health System: Montefiore Health System / Albert Einstein College of Medicine
- Large pediatric population, many long‑stay patients
- Strong mission alignment with comfort‑based and literacy donations
Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) has one dedicated, full-service children’s hospital:
🏥 Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital
Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) has one dedicated, full-service children’s hospital:
🏥 Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital
- Location: Valhalla, New York (on the Westchester Medical Center campus)
- Status: The only acute-care children’s hospital in the WMCHealth system
Children’s Hospitals Within Northwell Health
✅ Cohen Children’s Medical Center📍 New Hyde Park, NY (Long Island Jewish Medical Center campus)
✅ Cohen Children’s Medical Center📍 New Hyde Park, NY (Long Island Jewish Medical Center campus)
- Status: ✅ Only freestanding children’s hospital in the Northwell Health system
Connecticut Children’s Medical Center is a nationally recognized, 230-bed not-for-profit children’s hospital in Hartford, Connecticut and an entire health system with locations in Connecticut, New York and Massachusetts.
U.S. News Best Children’s Hospitals
These hospitals are repeatedly named to the U.S. News Best Children’s Hospitals Honor Roll and are widely regarded as top-tier nationally and internationally.
Boston Children’s Hospital
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Often ranked #1 in the U.S. across multiple pediatric specialties, Boston Children’s is affiliated with Harvard Medical School and is a global leader in pediatric research and complex care. [health.usnews.com]
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The nation’s first children’s hospital, CHOP is internationally known for oncology, cardiology, genetics, and surgical innovation. [health.usnews.com]
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Frequently ranked at or near the top for pediatric cancer, gastroenterology, and endocrinology, with a strong emphasis on research and outcomes. [health.usnews.com]
Texas Children’s Hospital
Location: Houston, Texas
One of the largest pediatric hospitals in the world, especially renowned for cardiology, neurology, and pulmonology. [health.usnews.com]
Seattle Children’s Hospital
Location: Seattle, Washington
Known for nephrology, orthopedics, and rare disease care, and closely affiliated with the University of Washington. [health.usnews.com]
Children’s National Hospital
Location: Washington, D.C.
Highly respected for neurology, genetics, and policy-influencing pediatric research. [health.usnews.com]
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA)
Location: Los Angeles, California
A West Coast leader with strong rankings in cancer care, orthopedics, and GI surgery. [health.usnews.com]
Boston Children’s Hospital
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Often ranked #1 in the U.S. across multiple pediatric specialties, Boston Children’s is affiliated with Harvard Medical School and is a global leader in pediatric research and complex care. [health.usnews.com]
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The nation’s first children’s hospital, CHOP is internationally known for oncology, cardiology, genetics, and surgical innovation. [health.usnews.com]
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Frequently ranked at or near the top for pediatric cancer, gastroenterology, and endocrinology, with a strong emphasis on research and outcomes. [health.usnews.com]
Texas Children’s Hospital
Location: Houston, Texas
One of the largest pediatric hospitals in the world, especially renowned for cardiology, neurology, and pulmonology. [health.usnews.com]
Seattle Children’s Hospital
Location: Seattle, Washington
Known for nephrology, orthopedics, and rare disease care, and closely affiliated with the University of Washington. [health.usnews.com]
Children’s National Hospital
Location: Washington, D.C.
Highly respected for neurology, genetics, and policy-influencing pediatric research. [health.usnews.com]
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA)
Location: Los Angeles, California
A West Coast leader with strong rankings in cancer care, orthopedics, and GI surgery. [health.usnews.com]
Florida
Memorial Regional Hospital is the flagship facility of the healthcare system and is one of the largest hospitals in Florida. Memorial Regional Hospital and Memorial Regional Hospital South are both located in Hollywood, Florida, and offer our community a variety of medical and surgical services. Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital at Memorial provides a comprehensive array of pediatric services and is the leading children's hospital in Broward and Palm Beach counties. Memorial Hospital West, Memorial Hospital Miramar and Memorial Hospital Pembroke serve the communities of western Broward County and others in South Florida.
Many hospitals, particularly children's hospitals, have specialized programs to accept donations of new and sometimes gently used items. Because of infection control and safety protocols, most facilities have specific guidelines—especially regarding books and toys.
Top Children's Hospitals with Donation ProgramsThese nationally ranked institutions have dedicated "Child Life" or "Reach Out and Read" programs:
Hospital
The Bristol-Myers Squibb Children’s Hospital
New Brunswick, NJ
Often coordinates with local community partners for book and toy drives.
Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital
Hackensack, NJ
Part of Hackensack Meridian Health; they frequently host fundraisers for patient comfort items.
Children’s Hospital of New Jersey
Newark, NJ
Located at Newark Beth Israel; accepts support for their pediatric programs.
Common Donation RequirementsBefore dropping off items, it is important to keep these standard hospital rules in mind:
Top Children's Hospitals with Donation ProgramsThese nationally ranked institutions have dedicated "Child Life" or "Reach Out and Read" programs:
- Boston Children’s Hospital: They accept new book donations and monetary gifts. Uniquely, they also accept gently used books specifically for children older than 6 (outside the standard "Reach Out and Read" age range).
- Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP): Their program focuses on brand-new board books for infants and toddlers. They often prefer monetary donations to purchase books at a discount but do provide guidelines for physical book donations upon request.
- Nationwide Children’s Hospital: They accept new books for infants through 2nd-grade levels. They have strict safety rules and do not allow donors to personally distribute items to patients.
- St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital: Allows you to "gift" books or supplies directly through their catalog, which funds the purchase of these items for their patient families.
Hospital
The Bristol-Myers Squibb Children’s Hospital
New Brunswick, NJ
Often coordinates with local community partners for book and toy drives.
Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital
Hackensack, NJ
Part of Hackensack Meridian Health; they frequently host fundraisers for patient comfort items.
Children’s Hospital of New Jersey
Newark, NJ
Located at Newark Beth Israel; accepts support for their pediatric programs.
Common Donation RequirementsBefore dropping off items, it is important to keep these standard hospital rules in mind:
- New vs. Used: Most hospitals only accept brand-new books and toys due to immune system concerns for patients. Used items are rarely accepted unless specifically stated (like the Boston Children's exception).
- Content: Books should generally have positive, non-religious, and non-political themes.
- Scheduling: Many facilities require you to coordinate a drop-off time in advance or use a pre-approved Amazon Wish List.
In California, there are eight major free-standing children's hospitals. These are specialized institutions that are physically and administratively independent from adult hospitals, allowing them to focus exclusively on pediatric care, research, and advocacy.
The 8 Free-Standing Children's HospitalsChildren’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) Los Angeles
Often ranked as the #1 children's hospital in California.
CHOC (Children’s Hospital of Orange County)
Includes the main campus in Orange and a "hospital within a hospital" in Mission Viejo.
Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego
The largest children’s hospital in California based on admissions.
Valley Children’s Hospital Madera
Serves the entire Central Valley; one of the largest in the nation.
UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland Oakland
A premier trauma center formerly known as Children’s Hospital & Research Center Oakland.
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford Palo Alto
Globally recognized for organ transplants and complex surgeries.
Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach
Unique for providing integrated care for both high-risk expectant mothers and children.
Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital Loma Linda
The only dedicated children's hospital for families in the Inland Empire.
Key Distinctions
While California has other world-class pediatric centers—such as UC Davis Children’s Hospital or UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital—they are technically considered "hospitals within a hospital" because they operate within a larger adult medical center infrastructure.
The 8 Free-Standing Children's HospitalsChildren’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) Los Angeles
Often ranked as the #1 children's hospital in California.
CHOC (Children’s Hospital of Orange County)
Includes the main campus in Orange and a "hospital within a hospital" in Mission Viejo.
Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego
The largest children’s hospital in California based on admissions.
Valley Children’s Hospital Madera
Serves the entire Central Valley; one of the largest in the nation.
UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland Oakland
A premier trauma center formerly known as Children’s Hospital & Research Center Oakland.
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford Palo Alto
Globally recognized for organ transplants and complex surgeries.
Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach
Unique for providing integrated care for both high-risk expectant mothers and children.
Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital Loma Linda
The only dedicated children's hospital for families in the Inland Empire.
Key Distinctions
While California has other world-class pediatric centers—such as UC Davis Children’s Hospital or UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital—they are technically considered "hospitals within a hospital" because they operate within a larger adult medical center infrastructure.
While most top-tier children's hospitals receive significant annual support, a few consistently lead the nation due to massive individual "transformational" gifts and robust national fundraising networks.
Based on recent reports from 2025 and 2026, here are the hospitals receiving the highest levels of philanthropic support:
1. Texas Children’s Hospital (Houston)Texas Children's frequently tops the list for total philanthropic revenue.
3. Boston Children’s HospitalConsistently ranked as one of the best in the world, it is a primary beneficiary of elite philanthropy in the Northeast.
4. Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)CHOP is a powerhouse for donations, particularly in the fields of gene therapy and oncology.
Organization
Impact
Children's Miracle Network (CMN)A North American network of 170 hospitals. To date, they have raised over $7 billion, with funds staying local to the hospital where the money was raised.
Log a Load for Kids
A leader within the CMN framework; for example, they recently committed $2.5 million to Arkansas Children’s for heart research in March 2026.
Note: "Most donations" can be measured by total annual revenue (where St. Jude wins) or by single record-breaking gifts (where Texas Children's and CHOP often lead). Most of these hospitals are 501(c)(3) nonprofits, meaning their financial disclosures are available via tools like Charity Navigator if you want to see their specific year-over-year growth.
Based on recent reports from 2025 and 2026, here are the hospitals receiving the highest levels of philanthropic support:
1. Texas Children’s Hospital (Houston)Texas Children's frequently tops the list for total philanthropic revenue.
- Major 2025 Gift: In May 2025, the Kinder Foundation announced a $150 million gift to launch the Kinder Children’s Cancer Center, a joint venture with MD Anderson. This is one of the largest single donations ever made to a pediatric hospital.
- Network: It benefits from being the largest pediatric hospital in the U.S., drawing massive regional and international support.
- The Model: Unlike others, it relies on a high volume of small individual donations rather than just a few large corporate gifts.
- Scale: They typically raise over $2 billion annually through their fundraising arm, ALSAC, ensuring that families never receive a bill for treatment, travel, housing, or food.
3. Boston Children’s HospitalConsistently ranked as one of the best in the world, it is a primary beneficiary of elite philanthropy in the Northeast.
- Research Funding: It leads the way in philanthropic support specifically earmarked for medical research and innovation.
- Campaigns: Their multi-year "Dream Dare Deliver" campaign has historically set records for pediatric fundraising totals.
4. Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)CHOP is a powerhouse for donations, particularly in the fields of gene therapy and oncology.
- Local & National Support: It receives heavy support from the Philadelphia business community and national foundations. It is often a top-three recipient of funds through the Children’s Miracle Network.
- Golisano Impact: In late 2025, philanthropist Tom Golisano announced a $253 million commitment to be split among six pediatric hospitals, with Cincinnati Children’s being a major beneficiary.
Organization
Impact
Children's Miracle Network (CMN)A North American network of 170 hospitals. To date, they have raised over $7 billion, with funds staying local to the hospital where the money was raised.
Log a Load for Kids
A leader within the CMN framework; for example, they recently committed $2.5 million to Arkansas Children’s for heart research in March 2026.
Note: "Most donations" can be measured by total annual revenue (where St. Jude wins) or by single record-breaking gifts (where Texas Children's and CHOP often lead). Most of these hospitals are 501(c)(3) nonprofits, meaning their financial disclosures are available via tools like Charity Navigator if you want to see their specific year-over-year growth.
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“We are donating books to the following children’s hospitals, as Skel Club lives the values it teaches to our readers.”
Donated Books 1-7
total of 59 books
Hi John,
Thank you for reaching out!
I feel your books will be great addition to our inpatient location in New Brunswick, as well as our long term care facility in Mountainside and Toms River.
We do have eleven out-patient facilities as well.
We would be happy to receive your books at the Mountainside location and distribute to our other 13 locations from here.
Thank you John!
Kenna
Kenna Saadeh
Volunteer Department
Children’s Specialized Hospital | 150 New Providence Road, Mountainside, NJ 07092
908-301-5415 |
[email protected]
| 2026_in-kind_donation_form.pdf |
The books are being donated to:
New Brunswick Children’s Specialized Hospital In Patient
Toms River Children’s Specialized Hospital LTC
Union Children’s Specialized Hospital Out-Patient
Mountainside Children’s Specialized Hospital LTC
Newark Children’s Specialized Hospital Out-Patient
Clifton Children’s Specialized Hospital Out-Patient
New Brunswick Children’s Specialized Hospital In Patient
Toms River Children’s Specialized Hospital LTC
Union Children’s Specialized Hospital Out-Patient
Mountainside Children’s Specialized Hospital LTC
Newark Children’s Specialized Hospital Out-Patient
Clifton Children’s Specialized Hospital Out-Patient
Donated Books 1-7 total 10 books
Good morning,
Thank you again for your wonderful donation of your Skel books to our patients and families here at Boston Children's Hospital. If you would like to donate additional books, please send them to the original mailing address:
Child Life Services
Attn: Book Donation
Boston Children's Hospital
300 Longwood Ave.
Boston, MA 02115
Again, we thank you for thinking of our patients here at BCH and wish you a wonderful week ahead!
Best, Kate
Child Life Services Department
Office (voicemail only): (617) 355- 6551
Boston Children’s Hospital
300 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA 02115
Child Life Services | Boston Children's Hospital (childrenshospital.org)
Office (voicemail only): (617) 355- 6551
Boston Children’s Hospital
300 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA 02115
Child Life Services | Boston Children's Hospital (childrenshospital.org)
Donated 1 copy of books 1-6
Carlee Doss
Gift in Kind Donor Officer
Department of Development
Cincinnati Children's
3333 Burnet Avenue, MLC 9002
Cincinnati, OH 45229
Phone: 513.636.2915
Fax: 513.636.7173
Gift-in-Kind Form
Gift in Kind Donor Officer
Department of Development
Cincinnati Children's
3333 Burnet Avenue, MLC 9002
Cincinnati, OH 45229
Phone: 513.636.2915
Fax: 513.636.7173
Gift-in-Kind Form
Donating books 1-7
From: ChildLife [email protected]
Date: July 6, 2026
To: "John R. Fugazzie" <[email protected]>
Subject: RE: Donating our new line of children's books
Hi John,
Thank you for your email and for thinking of our patients and families here at Penn State Health Golisano Children’s hospital.
Thank you,
Pam
Penn State Health Golisano Children's Hospital
Child Life
500 University Drive, MC CH03
Hershey, PA 17033 [pennstatehealth.org]
Child Life Contact Person
Pamela Baranowski
Child Life Services
Phone: 717-531-8366
Email: pbaranowski@pennstatehealth.psu.edu [pennstatehealth.org]
Child Life
500 University Drive, MC CH03
Hershey, PA 17033 [pennstatehealth.org]
Child Life Contact Person
Pamela Baranowski
Child Life Services
Phone: 717-531-8366
Email: pbaranowski@pennstatehealth.psu.edu [pennstatehealth.org]
Donated Books 1-4
Rachael Odell (she/her)
In-Kind Gifts Coordinator (M, T, W, Th)
Seattle Children's Hospital
Phone: 206-987-7078
[email protected]
In-Kind Gifts Coordinator (M, T, W, Th)
Seattle Children's Hospital
Phone: 206-987-7078
[email protected]
Donated Books 1-4
Donated Books 1-4
Child Life-5C
Book Donation
Connecticut Children's
282 Washington Street
Hartford, CT 06106
Mary Naumec
Toy Team Member
Book Donation
Connecticut Children's
282 Washington Street
Hartford, CT 06106
Mary Naumec
Toy Team Member
Donated books 1-4
Angela S. Muzzarelli
Philanthropy Operations Manager
Inspira Health Foundation
159 Bridgeton Pike
Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
P: 856-535-9405 ext. 64121
E: [email protected]
InspiraFoundation.org
Philanthropy Operations Manager
Inspira Health Foundation
159 Bridgeton Pike
Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
P: 856-535-9405 ext. 64121
E: [email protected]
InspiraFoundation.org
Donated books 1-4
Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware
1600 Rockland Road
Wilmington, DE 19803
United States [nemours.org]
[email protected]
1600 Rockland Road
Wilmington, DE 19803
United States [nemours.org]
[email protected]
Working on Approvals for:
Bernard & Millie Duker Children's Hospital at Albany Medical Center
Primary Contact:
Mary Beth Nichols,
Child Life Specialist
Phone: 518-262-4679
Main Children's Hospital Line:
518-262-3125
General Foundation Inquiries:
518-262-8132
Albany Medical Center Foundation
Attn: Child Life / Children's Miracle Network
43 New Scotland Ave., MC-119
Albany, NY 12208
Primary Contact:
Mary Beth Nichols,
Child Life Specialist
Phone: 518-262-4679
Main Children's Hospital Line:
518-262-3125
General Foundation Inquiries:
518-262-8132
Albany Medical Center Foundation
Attn: Child Life / Children's Miracle Network
43 New Scotland Ave., MC-119
Albany, NY 12208
Natalie Tessoun
Executive Director of Development
Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital
📍 60 Second Street, 3rd Floor, Hackensack, NJ 07601
📞 201‑566‑3826
📧 [email protected] [hackensack...health.org]
Alexis Kowalski and Leora Kada
Executive Director of Development
Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital
📍 60 Second Street, 3rd Floor, Hackensack, NJ 07601
📞 201‑566‑3826
📧 [email protected] [hackensack...health.org]
Alexis Kowalski and Leora Kada
Evaluating books
Evaluating books
Memorial Health Dwaine & Cynthia Willett Children's Hospital of Savannah.
the following were only systems that said no to our Skel Books
If you would like to donate your own self- or independently-published book, we are so thankful for your consideration of our program and the patients in our care. Unfortunately, we have had to make the difficult decision to no longer accept independently published books due to the time commitment required to review all of the requests we receive.
The Literally Healing Team
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
323.361.6801
www.chla.org/literally-healing
The Literally Healing Team
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
323.361.6801
www.chla.org/literally-healing
Where i get my limited hair cut !!!! Candice has all the books for the children to read in her shop Rt 59 Nanuet NY 10954
Little Free Library
Amber Wire
70 Fairmount Ave
Manchester PA 17345
Amber Wire
70 Fairmount Ave
Manchester PA 17345
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Skel's Holiday Adventure Paperback – Large Print, January 9, 2026
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Print your own SkelClub.com Code of Behavior Bookmarkers Skel loves Halloween, but now he wants to celebrate every holiday ! Skel is a happy skeleton who can’t wait to celebrate Halloween each year. But he dreams of getting to take part in the festivities for every holiday. Christmas, Thanksgiving, Valentine’s Day, and the Fourth of July—there’s so much fun to be had! Skel has a plan for the Skeleton Crew to join in on the celebrations together. Skel and the Skeleton Crew enjoy spreading messages of positivity and good values. Children can laugh and read along with their adventures while learning important messages for growing up. Bring home Skel’s Holiday Adventure and let your kids get a jump start on reaching for the stars! This book is ideal for young kids between ages 4 and 8. It will draw them in with the fun characters and teach them about friendship, kindness, respect, inclusiveness, and positivity. Skel's Holiday Adventure makes the perfect gift for birthdays and special occasions. 
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Skel ™ and his Skel Crew ™
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A family publishing partnership bringing positive stories and values to young readers.
Lily's Big Sister Surprise was our first book.
Lily's Big Sister Surprise was our first book.
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Lily's Big Sister Surprise Paperback
Large Print, July 7, 2025 by John R. Fugazzie (Author), Matthew Fugazzie (Contributor) A Big Surprise Brings Even Bigger Joy! Lily is a young girl whose life is already full of love and adventure. But one sunny morning, everything changes with Mommy and Daddy’s special announcement: Lily is going to be a big sister! Follow Lily as she prepares for her important new role. With help from her loving family, Lily discovers that being a big sister isn’t just about sharing toys—it’s about sharing your heart. A tender, charming story about the joy that a new sibling can bring. It’s perfect for growing families ready to celebrate a new arrival! |
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