Local Design Firm Inspires Young Readers with Community Book Donations

MEMBER SUBMISSION • October 29, 2024

Little celebrates 60 years by donating sustainability children’s book to 60+ organizations nationally.

CHARLESTON, S.C. – Little Diversified Architectural Consulting is donating copies

of If Buildings Could Talk 2, the sequel to its award-winning children’s book If Buildings Could

Talk, to local community organizations in celebration of the firm’s 60th anniversary and World

Architecture Day (Oct. 7, 2024). Written and illustrated by designers at Little, If Buildings Could

Talk 2 explores sustainable architecture through engaging, visual storytelling and imaginative

artwork.


“This effort is more than a book donation. It’s an opportunity to share the joy of design and to

inspire young minds with the importance of environmental stewardship,” says Little’s

Marketing Director Kelly Thompson. “By connecting with schools, libraries, hospitals and

community groups, we hope to foster a love for design and a passion for creating a better,

more sustainable future.”


To date, Little is donating more than 75 copies of If Buildings Could Talk 2 to 67 organizations

across the country, including the following Charleston-area recipients.


• Reading Partners South Carolina

• Lowcountry Orphan Relief

• Charleston County Public Library's FRIENDS of the Library

• MUSC Children's Health

• Kids on Point

• One80 Place

• Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori School

• Meeting Street Brentwood Elementary School

• Keith Summey North Charleston Library

• Dorchester County Library on the Ashley River

• Lowcountry Youth Services

• Dorchester Paws


The hardcover edition of If Buildings Could Talk 2 will soon be available for purchase on

Amazon. The full digital version is available for free on Little’s Insights blog.


Little's Insights Blog

About Little Diversified Architectural Consulting

Little is a national design firm recognized for crafting exceptional solutions that elevate client performance in the community, retail, workplace and healthcare industries. With more than 440 professionals across the U.S., the firm combines expertise in traditional architectural services (architecture, engineering, interior architecture) with proficiency in additional architectural consulting services (planning, sustainability, site design, brand consulting, digital

visualization and smart building technologies). Visit littleonline.com.

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