RIF, Library Week and Right to Read

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• Reading is Fundamental

Hello there. You have heard that “reading is fundamental.” No doubt about it.

Founded in 1966 by Margaret McNamara, Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) connects children with the joy of reading — to spark imaginations and possibilities — and putting kids on a path of reading proficiency.

RIF is the oldest and largest non-profit children’s literacy organization in the United States. RIF provides books and reading resources to children nationwide with supporting literacy resources for educators, families, and community volunteers.

• Library Week

Mark your calendars! National Library Week 2024 will be celebrated Sunday, April 7th through Saturday, April 13th.

Hattingdon is ready as you can see in one of her all-time favourites. We named the design Dewey. She looks positively darling.

Hattingdon wearing her Dewey fashion hat for Library Week. Go girl!
Dewey Hattingdon.

Right to Read Day

Monday, April 8th is Right to Read Day, a National Day of Action in support of the right to read.

In response to the surge in book challenges, the American Library Association has designated every Monday of National Library Week as Right to Read Day, a day of action that encourages everyone to take concrete steps to fight back against censorship and protect and celebrate the right to read freely.

Join in on #RightToReadDay, and every day after, in fighting censorship, and supporting libraries and the dedicated staff who make them work.

Protect our freedom to read!

You can find additional resources to amplify and support the Unite Against Book Bans campaign here.

Source: Public Libraries Online »

Updated: April 4, 2024

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Happy St Patrick’s Day 2024

Irish landscape. Fine Art America.

Hello there and welcome. How about an Irish blessing and a gorgeous Hattingdon top hat for the occasion? We have both — let’s go!

A Blessing

May you have love that never ends,
Lots of money, and lots of friends.
Health be yours, whatever you do,
And may God send many blessings to you!

And a Hat

Is she, or is she not, gorgeous? Sigh. We named the design “Shannon”. Love love love.

Shannon Top Hat.

Slán go fóill — ‘bye for now’.

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Dee Dee shoulder tote

Cast your eyes upon this equestrians, horse lovers and fashionistas. How about carrying your goodies around in a tote like this one? Vivian bought one for herself and it is really nice.

Design

The Dee Dee Hattingdon design consists of a black hat in the classic silhouette featuring an equestrian inspired stirrup motif on the front of the crown. It looks a treat on this fabulous tote bag.

Dee Dee Hattingdon inspired tote bag. Click to shop.
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Specifications

Dimensions: 16″l x 16″w; Strap: 28″l

  • Material:
    • Exterior: 100% sturdy brushed polyester
    • Interior: 100% polyester nonwoven laminate
  • 100% cotton web handles
  • Printed then sewn for edge-to-edge designs
  • Black laminated lining for extra support
  • Spot or dry clean only
  • Made in the USA

We love it because you will not have to worry about the body of this tote getting soggy if you get caught in the rain. Only the handles are made of cotton.

Giddyup

Giddyup and get one. Here’s the link. Happy shopping!

P.S. We will be adding this design to more product soon.

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Updated 4/22/24

Valentine’s Day 2024

Happy Valentine’s Day from Hattingdon & Co. As you can see, Hattingdon is wearing her Aimee hat in pure red with white x’s and o’s representing hugs and kisses.

Aimee Hattingdon Red

X’s and O’s

Brides’ Magazine writes:

Rounded Open Quote in Gray

“It’s pretty common knowledge that XOXO means ‘hugs and kisses.’ As Dictionary.com defines it, the phrase is generally thought of as a “lighthearted way of expressing affection, sincerity, or deep friendship.”

The X represents a kiss, while the O represents a hug. This is most likely because the X is a stylized way of showing two mouths kissing, and the O looks like two pairs of arms connecting for a hug.

While XOXO is a symbol of love, it’s not always meant to be taken as a symbol of undying passion. XOXO is just as appropriate to use as an email sign-off to a friend as it is to use to sign an anniversary card to a significant other.

How about a bit of verse? Most of us are familiar with the following. Short and sweet and you know from whence it came, right?

Roses are red
Violets are blue,
Sugar is sweet
And so are you.

A rhyme similar to the modern standard version can be found in Gammer Gurton’s Garland, a 1784 collection of English nursery rhymes published in London by Joseph Johnson:

The rose is red, the violet’s blue,
The honey’s sweet, and so are you.
Thou art my love and I am thine;
I drew thee to my Valentine:
The lot was cast and then I knew,
That Fortune said it shou’d be you.

Have a loving day.

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