Toronto book bank gives away its two-millionth free book
The Children’s Book Bank in Toronto is celebrating its 18th anniversary and is set to give away its two-millionth free book. This non-profit organization provides free books to children and teens without requiring an address or membership. The book bank aims to create a welcoming environment for families while promoting literacy and a love for reading among young people.
- ▪The Children’s Book Bank has given away nearly two million books since its establishment in 2008.
- ▪The organization receives thousands of donated books each month from the community.
- ▪Programming at the book bank is free and accessible to all children and families.
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Open this photo in gallery:Supervisor Akhansha Fernando reads to children as parent Ranjith Rajan watches on, at the Sherbourne Street location of the Children’s Book Bank in Toronto on Saturday.Laura Proctor/The Globe and MailShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountAkhansha Fernando wrestled for the attention of Rene Julian, a two-year-old who seemed more interested in throwing around a stuffed koala than listening to the children’s stories she was reading aloud in a singsong voice. It took some coaxing – and a rendition of Wheels on the Bus – but Rene eventually settled in front of Ms. Fernando, eyes wide and focused on the picture book.Ms.
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