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Here is a statement that Amy Adams made on Instagram:
“I’ve decided to finally join to shine a spotlight on kids across the country who need our help and support during this difficult time,” she wrote in part. “My friend @jennifer.garner and I are launching @SAVEWITHSTORIES – a spot to watch your favorite celebrities read your favorite children’s books.”
Besides, Adams and Garner, other celebrities are taking part as they share their favorite books and stories on Instagram and Facebook to bring awareness to the donations.
Save the Children wants to provide books, learning activities, games and toys to children in some of the rural America's poorest communities through the #SAVEWITHSTORIES. They are also providing free educational resources and tips for families across the United States.
No Kid Hungry is planning to provide emergency grants to food banks and community groups. They will also give resources to the struggling communities and continue to provide three meals a day for every child.
Here are the children books that the celebrities read for #SaveWithStories (so far):
Chris Evans- If you give a dog a Donut
Jennifer Garner- The Big Green Pocketbook
Amy Adams- Dinosaur Princess
J. J. Abrams- We are in a Book
LeVar Burton- The Rhino Who Swallowed a Storm
Sarah Michelle Gellar- Pig the Pug
Lisa Ling- Mixed: A Colorful Story
Kelly Clarkson- Do not bring your dragon to the library
Eddie Redmayne- Zog
Lily Collins- Harry the dirty dog
Emilia Clarke- Bear's Loose Tooth
Margartet Qualley- Blueberries for Sal
Brie Larson- Giraffee can't dance
Margot Robbie- A Sick Day for Amos McGee
Dakota Fanning-The Wonky Donkey
Demi Lovato- The Gruffalo
Hilary Duff- The Bossier Baby
Source material: Deadline.com