Free book giveaway for kids in Pinellas County

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The Pinellas County School Board is celebrating its partnership with Juvenile Welfare Board, the United Way, and the myON Street Team by giving away free books to kids on Tuesday. 

• 474 books given to 237 children during event
• Community partnerships contributed to book donations

Kids who visited the Barbara S. Ponce Library on Tuesday afternoon were given two free books. They picked them out on the “Book Bus.”

Throughout the event, which lasted just over two hours, 474 books were given to 237 children. 

The books were donated and handed out through partnerships in the community. Pinellas County Schools, the Juvenile Welfare Board and United Way Suncoast all partner to help promote reading among students by giving them access to books.

Families can also access a free subscription to myON’s 6,000 digital books. Pinellas County kids, 5th grade or younger, have access to these books as part of the “Read on myON” partnership. 

The “Book Bus” has delivered more than 14,000 books to kids this summer.To view story by Spectrum Bay News 9 visit:  https://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2019/07/23/free-book-giveaway-for-kids-in-pinellas-county