Florida Mom Finds Famous to Boost Literacy, Inspire Others

JENSEN BEACH, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Eyebrows of rare book and signature collectors will rise this fall when an extraordinary collection with a tender mission will be available for an online and live auction beginning November 9-24, 2009 (www.eBay.com ). Dubbed THE LITTLE AUCTION THAT COULD (www.littleauctionthatcould.org), the 70+ collection includes signatures from some of the most iconic figures of our time, including President Barack Obama, John H. Glenn, Maya Angelou, Oprah Winfrey, J.K. Rowling and Tiger Woods.

Volunteer mom Karla Preissman wanted to foster a love of reading among children living at Jensen Beach, Florida-based Hibiscus Children’s Center who have suffered from abuse and neglect. First, she helped create a library within the non-profit shelter and filled it with …
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