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Augusta mother gets books into hands of city students through sixth grade

Augusta mother gets books into hands of city students through sixth grade
Crystal Schmidt, whose son, Ricky, is in kindergarten, had the idea to help students with their literacy and keep things interesting while they are home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Gilbert School Principal Sarah Landry, left, and Crystal Schmidt stand last Thursday outside Sylvio J. Gilbert Elementary School in Augusta. Schmidt’s children — Ricky, left, and Catharine — are with her.
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AUGUSTA — As Crystal Schmidt laid on the couch with her 8-month-old baby, she thought how great it would be for students to have new books during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Augusta Mom Gets Books Into Hands Of Local Students

Augusta Mom Gets Books Into Hands Of Local Students
Even though the last year has been filled with sadness and uncertainty, it has also brought out the best in many people.
For example, one Augusta mom wanted to keep with the literacy of local kids, so she stepped up to make it happen.
According to the KJ, Crystal Schmidt's goal was to get a $5 book in the hands of every Augusta student between the ages of Kindergarten and 6th grade.
She quickly realized she was not going to be able to do it alone and enlisted the help of local businesses.

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