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Nonprofit Celebrates Milestone With Book Giveaway Contest

Education Week

Today marks the launch of a new campaign to raise awareness of the literacy needs of children from low-income families. Washington-based First Book--a nonprofit organization that partners with schools and community programs to distribute new books to needy children and teens--is preparing to give away its 100-millionth book in November.

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