The first book giveaway occurred on Friday, May 20th, 2022 at Thomasville Heights Elementary School. Every student received at least ten books to take home to read over the summer. Reactions from the students were tremendously positive:
Jurni (4th Grade): “Thank you for the books. I love them!!” Layla (5th Grade): “I got 10 and they’re all books I love.” Tynesia (4th Grade): “Thank you! I have a library now.” Norya (4th Grade): “I love all of the books. I will make sure to read them all!” Malachi (4th Grade): “I like the chapter books because I get more knowledge.” Evan (3rd Grade): “Thanks for letting us have so many books!” Kameron (4th Grade): “Loved it! Enough books to read through the summer.” Deshion (4th Grade): “Thank you for the amazing books!”