NEW YORK & MCLEAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Homewood Suites by Hilton, Hilton Worldwide's international brand of upscale, all-suite, extended-stay hotels, celebrates the opening of its seventh Lewis Learning Library in partnership with Books for Kids. The brand is also releasing its fifth book in the “Lewis the Duck” children’s book series in anticipation of National Literacy Month.
The Books for Kids Lewis Learning Library at the Hamilton-Madison House Head Start Center is a first for Homewood Suites in New York City, which also debuted its first Manhattan property last month. In 2012, the library was shuttered after receiving extensive damage from Hurricane Sandy, including the loss of 75 percent of its book collection. Following its reopening, the library will serve 400 children in the New York downtown area, offering new books, literacy enrichment activities and regular readings.
Homewood Suites is also further cementing its commitment to children’s literacy with the release of “Lewis the Duck Flies Around the World.” The Lewis the Duck book series is co-authored by Homewood Suites Global Head Bill Duncan and his son Christian. With every book, the pair looks to help travelers stay connected with young ones while away from home, teaching readers important lessons about different cultures and giving back.
“Opening our first library in New York and publishing our fifth ‘Lewis the Duck’ book are great sources of pride for Homewood Suites in our commitment to this important issue,” said Bill Duncan. “With National Literacy Month only one month away, everyone should remember the importance of reading to all children, as children’s literacy is not something that should be taken for granted.”
To date, Homewood Suites has donated more than 13,000 books and volunteered 2,725 service hours to literacy causes. The brand has also printed more than 100,000 copies of the Lewis the Duck book series which is available for purchase at every Homewood Suites Suite Shop, as well as at www.LewistheDuck.com.
“Books for Kids is thrilled to be opening our seventh library with Homewood Suites, and the first in New York. This library will give under-served youth unparalleled access to books and greater literacy resources, to help prepare them for school and for life,” said Amanda Hirsh, Executive Director, Books for Kids. “We are honored to continue this partnership with Homewood Suites as we work together to improve early childhood literacy.”
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About Homewood Suites by Hilton™
Homewood Suites by Hilton, Hilton Worldwide’s upscale, all-suite, residential-style hotel with more than 300 hotels open in the United States, Mexico and Canada. Homewood Suites by Hilton is proud to be a J.D. Power 2014 Customer Champion - one of an elite group of 50 U.S. companies to be named to this list. Also voted “Top Upscale Extended-Stay” hotel by J.D. Power and Associates and Business Travel News, Homewood Suites by Hilton is the first choice for guests seeking comfortable, home-like accommodations when traveling for an extended stay. Beyond its spacious suites, which feature separate living and sleeping areas, and fully equipped kitchens with full sized refrigerators, additional value-driven amenities include: complimentary Internet, a daily full-hot breakfast, and healthy, delicious evening meals with drinks every Monday-Thursday. The brand is focused on guest satisfaction and stands behind each stay with its 100% Suite Assurance® guarantee. For more information, please visit www.homewoodsuites.com.
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About Hilton Worldwide
Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxury and full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and focused-service hotels. For 95 years, Hilton Worldwide has been dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences. The company's portfolio of eleven world-class global brands is comprised of more than 4,200 managed, franchised, owned and leased hotels and timeshare properties, with more than 690,000 rooms in 93 countries and territories, including Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Curio - A Collection by Hilton, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Hotels, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations. The company also manages an award-winning customer loyalty program, Hilton HHonors®. Visit news.hiltonworldwide.com more information and connect with Hilton Worldwide at www.facebook.com/hiltonworldwide, www.twitter.com/hiltonworldwide, www.youtube.com/hiltonworldwide, www.flickr.com/hiltonworldwide and www.linkedin.com/company/hilton-worldwide.
About Books for Kids
The mission of Books for Kids is to promote literacy among all children with a special emphasis on low-income and at-risk preschool-aged children. Books for Kids creates libraries, donates books and implements literacy programs to develop the critical early foundation and skills which young children need to be successful in life. To learn more about Books for Kids, please visit www.booksforkids.org.