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October 8, 2003 - 4:12pm — Blake

MySanantonio Reports On A program new to San Antonio will put a free book in the hands of about 7,000 local children this month in hopes of opening a world of joy and opportunity for the future.
Children from the Lamar Elementary after-school program listen to a story at the Witte Museum.
Jerry Lara/Express-News

The national, nonprofit "First Book" program was founded in 1992 to hand out books in lower-income areas in hopes of promoting literacy among economically disadvantaged children.

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October 8, 2003 - 8:14pm — Anonymous Patron (not verified)

Children's Book Week

The story mentioned Children's Book Week. Does anyone here have any more information about that?

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October 8, 2003 - 8:32pm — Blake

Re:Children's Book Week

Children’s Book Week, or Australia, or Canada. Maybe some Motivational Ideas will help as well, or an Activity Pack from OZ.

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