This Saturday, the American Federation of Teachers, Florida Education Association, and its affiliates in Pinellas County, Pinellas Classroom Teachers Association, and Pinellas Educational Support Professionals Association will be giving away 30,000 free children’s books to students, families, and educators affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
The book distribution is part of AFT’s “Reading Opens the World” campaign – one common sense solution in AFT’s fight for kids, families, workers, and communities – and will feature a 1,000-book donation from award-winning children’s author of the Magic Tree House series, Mary Pope Osborne.
During the giveaway attendees will hear from AFT President Randi Weingarten, PCTA President Lee Bryant, FEA Vice President Carole Gauronskas, and Pinellas County Commissioner Kathleen Peters.
WHAT: Reading Opens the World – 30,000-Book Distribution and Literacy Event
WHO: AFT President Randi Weingarten, PCTA President Lee Bryant, FEA Vice President Carole Gauronskas, Pinellas County Commissioner Kathleen Peters
WHERE: John Hopkins Middle School, 701 16th St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33705
WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 14, at 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. EST
Program speakers begin at 11:30 a.m. EST.