The Albuquerque Federation of Classified Professionals and the American Federation of Teachers New Mexico teamed up for a book giveaway and literacy event last weekend.
Thousands of books were distributed to area children. The primary objective is to encourage youngsters to read outside of the classroom.
“I think it’s really important to bring back those resources to our community so that if they’re bored at home, they can look at their box of free books, and they can have their own home library,” Brenda Frayre, an event participant, told KRQE.
The children were able to choose from more than 6,000 books suitable for all ages and reading levels. There were also 2,000 bilingual books.
“Just pick at them when they’re there, especially now during the Christmas break and holiday break,” Frayre said.
Public officials were also on hand, reading stories to some of the children in attendance.
