ABOUT US

Rock 'N' Read was started by Tom and Meg in memory of our wife and mother, Anne Godlewski.

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As a mother of two, Anne cherished moments spent rocking her babies to sleep and reading nightly bedtime stories. The special bond she created with her children was something she hoped all mothers could have.

Anne, a long-time Lorain resident and Lorain City Schools teacher, had humble hopes of donating rocking chairs and children's books to expectant mothers most in need upon her anticipated retirement in 2018. Having dedicated nearly 25 years to teaching children during their formative years from preschool through second grade, Anne valued and advocated for the importance of reading to children from an early age.​​​

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Unfortunately, Anne ​passed away unexpectedly in February 2017, just shy of her retirement and plans to start the program. Although Anne is deeply missed, her legacy lives on through deserving rocking chair and book basket recipients.

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Rocking chair and book basket recipients are mothers and families most in need to help best prepare and support their children from their most formative years.

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At  the Boys & Girls Club Desich Family campus in Lorain, a room has been named honoring Anne Godlewski and Rock 'N' Read thanks to our donors and supporters. The room is dedicated to literacy tutoring and quiet reading.