A local non-profit group has given away nearly a thousand books to local children over the past three weeks.
“Bring Me A Book Franklin” has given 957 books to children ages 4 weeks-15 years old over the past three weeks.
The books were distributed at various local events, including the Eastpoint Christmas celebration, the Snow Blitz for kids at the Apalachicola library, the lighting of the palms on St. George Island and the Carrabelle Christmas Celebration and boat parade of lights.
The group is focused on igniting the passion to read in young children.
It supplies quality books and open-faced bookcases to settings that serve young children, and teaches parents and other caregivers, siblings, teens and community members the critical importance of reading aloud to children from birth.
As part of Bring Me A Book Franklin’s initiative, gift books are provided for pediatricians and health clinics to distribute during well checks for babies and young children.
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