Hi,
We love this logo and it is still our first choice. We love that the character is clearly a child, the combination of empowerment and love of reading, and the clear expression of our mission in the logo.
We'd like to see a few changes if you're willing.
1) Could you remove the backpack from the character and make it a little smaller, while still keeping it clearly as a child?
2) Is it possible to make a version that has a slightly more professional feel?
3) Could we see a version of the logo with a dark blue color scheme?