Inspiring Stories That Make A Difference By 75 Kids Who Changed Their Worlds Hardcover – October 22, 2019

Both Loukoumi and Come From Away inspire us to do good, to be better. Together they can change the world and I am honored to advocate for this wonderful project. --Nia Vardalos

It was really special to narrate Loukoumi's Good Deeds on CD,not only because of how inspirational it is for kids, but because it was an opportunity to work with my Dad. I also loved that it was supporting a personal cause of mine, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. I am thrilled that the Loukoumi books are continuing to make a difference in the lives of children through this wonderful Make A Difference Day program. --Jennifer Aniston

The Loukoumi Foundation and Come From Away's heartwarming collaboration inspires me to realize our shared mission to change the world, one small act of kindness at a time! --Celebrity Chef Maria Loi

For me the most wonderful thing is to make someone smile and these Inspiring Stories are guaranteed to make children smile all over the world. - Gloria Gaynor

ABOUT THE LOUKOUMI MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOUNDATION Inspired by the Loukoumi children s book series by Nick Katsoris, The Loukoumi Make A Difference Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit organization teaching children to make a difference in their lives and the lives of others. Starting in 2008 with the release of the book Loukoumi s Good Deeds narrated by Jennifer Aniston, the Loukoumi movement now unites over 100,000 children annually to do good deeds for causes that mean something to them. Children learn that good deeds can be fun as they make a difference in their own special way. The Loukoumi Foundation has received the USA Weekend National Make A Difference Day Award, Tegna s Make A Difference Day All-Star Award, and The Point of Light Award. Based on this project, the Loukoumi Foundation sponsors The Make A Difference With Loukoumi Exhibit at The Westchester Children s Museum, a national literacy project benefiting St. Jude Children s Research Hospital and a Good Deed of the Month Curriculum in over 300 schools. The Loukoumi Foundation also sponsors its annual Dream Day contest, making kids career dreams come true for a day. The Loukoumi programs were featured in the Make A Difference With Loukoumi TV Special that aired on FOX stations nationwide. The Foundation is honored to be teaming up with Come From Away, which tells the ultimate story of kindness, and with them looks forward to inspiring others to make a difference. For more on The Loukoumi Foundation, please visit: LoukoumiFoundation.org ABOUT COME FROM AWAY Come From Aways journey began in 2011 when David Hein and Irene Sankoff (book and score) traveled to Newfoundland on the tenth anniversary of 9/11. While unsure what they were looking for, the incredible storytellers of Newfoundland shared numerous tales of ordinary people and extraordinary generosity that occurred during the week of 9/11 when 7,000 stranded passengers found a safe harbor in Newfoundland while the world around them was thrown into chaos. Inspired by the 16,000 stories they heard, they learned the importance of sharing tales about welcoming strangers and embracing kindness. The Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical they created has told, and continues to tell, the remarkable and uplifting true life story in productions on Broadway, in London, in Melbourne, in Toronto, and across North America in a multi-year tour. Inspired by David and Irene s journey and the stories shared with them, COME FROM AWAY is proud to partner with The Loukoumi Foundation to publish the new book Inspiring Stories That Make a Difference encouraging children to generate their own acts of kindness and submit essays about their story and how they made a difference. The production is thrilled to be working with The Loukoumi Foundation to honor this next generation of storytellers and further its legacy of sharing stories of kindness that inspire the world to pay it forward. For more on COME FROM AWAY, please visit: ComeFromAway.com