Participating charities will be divided into key categories, including:

• Mental Health and Retardation
• Medical and Disabilities
• ADHD and Autism
• Abuse and Neglect
• Character and Teamwork Needs
• Alcohol and Drug Families
• Adoption and Foster Care
• Crime and Bully Prevention
• Disadvantaged
• Literacy.

The charities that are chosen will receive one hundred percent of author David Bruce’s after-tax royalties, up to ten million dollars.

The method by which some of the charities will be chosen to participate is another landmark aspect of this extraordinary publishing venture. All readers, young and old, will be invited to nominate the charity they believe will best help the children in need. Nominating forms will be available from a variety of sources including the thoroughly engaging MannersICare.com website.