BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – One organization is working to put books into the hands of children across Alabama and, hopefully, instill a lifelong love of reading.
BookWorks is Alabama Goodwill’s early literacy program focused on Title I schools, head start and communities where access to books at home is limited.
After books are donated at Alabama Goodwill stores and donation sites, they will be sorted, cleaned, labeled and prepared for distribution.
Volunteers will visit head start centers, daycare center and elementary schools to conduct reading-time sessions for students and then hand the books out…