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SAN DIEGO (KUSI) – To commemorate National Read Across America Day, United Way of San Diego County and Warwick’s in La Jolla will begin a month long virtual book drive Monday.
During the drive, which runs through March 12, local companies and individuals are encouraged to donate new children’s books to help spark the love of reading in students throughout San Diego County.
At the end of the virtual drive, UWSD and Warwick’s hope to collect 1,500 books to increase children’s access to books at home and foster a generation of diverse readers. All books will be donated to San Diego children in need to help enhance their home libraries.
The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately affected families experiencing economic hardship, in turn threatening the educational success of children, said Nancy L. Sasaki, president and CEO of United Way of San Diego County. Whether it s online or hybrid learning, many families have been forced to adapt to new systems and routines. Before the pandemic, many San Diego families were already struggling to meet reading requirements due to lack of time and access to resources. We know the difficulties our community is facing when it comes to reading at home. Our virtual book drive will help alleviate the battle parents and students are experiencing by making books available in the home, Sasaki said.