Etta's Book Club

NEW format for Etta's Book Club

2009-02-18T17:14:00.001-08:00

Thank you for your interest in Etta's Book Club! We are currently working on a new format for our book club. We hope to bring more of what you love in a modern new eco & budget friendly format.

The NEW format will debut in May 2009.

Until then, Happy Beginnings, Happy Endings & Happy Everything!

Your Friend,
Etta

Stay Ruled as Illegal

2009-02-15T19:37:00.000-08:00

All across the country small businesses are trying to make sense of the latest rules and regulations pertaining to products manufactured for children.

The Consumer Product & Safety Commission granted a one year stay, but later a court ruled the stay was illegal. The law states that only the congress is capable to grant the stay. Products are being taken off of shelves and certain industries have put whole lines of product on hold. The results are devastating to so many businesses across the country.

The Consumer Product & Safety Improvement Act was put into place on Feb. 10, 2009. This act requires products intended for children under the age of 12 undergo extensive costly testing.

2009-02-02T15:06:00.001-08:00

Good News!

On Friday, Jan. 20, 2009 at 5:55pm the CPSIA granted a one year stay of the testing and certification requirements we informed you about last week. Products are required to be lead and phthalates free, but we do not have to include the costly certifications during this one year stay.

In light of this update, we will continue to offer Etta's Book Club kits through Etta's Book Boutique found at www.ettasbookclub.com. However, we have made the decision to move forward with Etta's NEW format. The new format will offer more titles and include a wider range of reading levels and age groups. We will launch Etta's Book Club Junior and Etta's Book Club Classics this year. Automatic shipments will be discontinued, giving customers and book groups the flexibility to order books at their convenience. The new format will be more eco-friendly and budget-friendly for these current times.

We can't wait to share our NEW format with you in 2009!

Important Announcement from Etta's Book Club

2009-01-30T13:26:00.000-08:00

January 30, 2009

On February 10, 2009 the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act passed by the U.S. Congress will go into effect. The CPSIA mandates all products intended for children under the age of 12 be tested by a third party lab for lead and phthalates levels. This law drastically impacts the existing format of Etta’s Book Club.

Every unique item sold in the U.S. is required to be tested at a cost prohibitive to many small businesses, including Etta’s Book Club. This law impacts all handmade goods, arts and crafts intended for children. We have been awaiting clarification of this legislation and how it impacts our goods, craft supplies, and the publishing industry in general. Regrettably, we have been forced to cease production of kits at this time.

As of February 7, 2009 we will not be able to ship book club kits. Our previous packages will be available online until then. Please note that we have no cause for concern as to the safety of our products. The charms are lead free and have always been U.S. made with high quality pewter and silver plating. To test every book, craft, ribbon, packaging material, etc. is impossible.

Etta’s Book Club will continue to be a champion of reading and literacy. We will support book groups and share ideas. We will continue our mission to encourage the love of reading through our online presence at ettasbookclub.com. We hope to reach many more girls and inspire many more families as we look forward.

On a personal note, I am sorry to see this aspect of Etta’s Book Club end. Etta’s Book Club kits have been a spectacular experiment. Three years ago I had a dream of sharing the love of reading with my daughter who struggled to read. She is now thirteen and despite dyslexia, loves to read. Using the creative approach of Etta’s Book Club has made all the difference.

Girls in 10 states across the country have joined in the fun of book club kits, crafts, charms, and club meetings. We’ve appreciated the friendships we have made and hope our relationships will continue. May there always be good inspiring books to read and friends to share them with.

Thank You for Supporting Etta’s Book Club,

Heather Bohman
Owner & Operator
Etta’s Book Club
Where We Just Love Books!

More Information

2009-01-29T14:24:00.000-08:00

Here are a few interesting links to learn more about the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act passed by Congress. Obviously the intent was good, to keep children safe, but the consequence of the law was not thoroughly thought out. Surely there will be more amendments made, but when?

http://www.forbes.com/2009/01/16/cpsia-safety-toys-oped-cx_wo_0116olson.html

http://www.writeshop.com/blog/2009/01/06/cpsia-demise-childrens-cottage-industry/

http://www.vermontlibraries.org/consumer-product-safety-improvement-act-of-2008-and-libraries

http://thephoenix.com/Boston/News/74940-Congress-bans-kids-from-libraries/

December 2008 Package

2008-12-01T11:48:00.000-08:00

Our December package is filled with lots of "joyful" goodies! Make a "joy" plaque, ornaments and paper chains with festive papers and ribbons and learn how to recycle your favorite holiday cards to create more!

2008-12-01T07:46:00.000-08:00

Each December package includes a kit to create your own "joy" plaque. Materials vary so each package is your own unique, one-of-a-kind creation! We can't wait to see what you come up with!

Etta's First Holiday Pick!

2008-11-03T15:07:00.000-08:00

We are excited to announce our very first holiday book club selection. We also made sure to have extra packages available for holiday gifts and parties. Kit's Surprise will warm your heart, inspire you, and get you in the holiday spirit of giving. Kit's family struggles to keep their home in the middle of the Great Depression. Kit's best friend Ruth wants to help, but unknowingly makes things worse. Find out how Kit rises to the challenges before her. The holiday package includes three simple and timeless projects to spread joy during the holidays. We will start to ship at the beginning of next week. Make this a holiday to remember the simple joys of life, time together, homemade treats and random acts of kindness.

September/October Package Shipping!

2008-09-20T20:06:00.001-07:00

We are very happy to be featuring one of your favorite authors, Andrew Clements, in this month's package. Etta's pick for September/October, The School Story, is about a twelve year old girl, her best friend, and their mission to write and publish their very own book. Our book club package also includes a fabulous kit to create your own personalized book, great for creative writing, journaling, and scrap booking!

September/October Kit

2008-09-15T13:02:00.000-07:00

Here is a peak at the latest package.

The craft kit includes an array of supplies to make a truly unique scrapbook style "altered" book. Includes: a composition book, two sided card stock, chipboard, stickers and ribbon!