Philadelphia leaders and members of the city’s teachers’ union are giving out 30,000 free books, and some LEGO boxes and laptops, in an event set for Saturday, Sept. 20.
The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers and its national parent — the American Federation of Teachers — are hosting a “Reading Opens the World” literacy festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Books will be available for students to take home or for PFT teachers to supply their classrooms. The event will also provide free food and music, plus performances from students and “special guest appearances.”…