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Art students from Bedford High School were on hand to
provide face painting for kids and musical performances by
songstress Jean Holden and her students rounded out the
event.
Books 4 Buddies (B4B) is a campaign that encourages literacy
and provides leisure reading material, free of charge, to
disadvantaged youth, especially boys, in northwest Ohio. The
brainchild of Toledo native, teenager Touré McCord, B4B
receives support in the form of new and "gently used"
donations from participating bookstores, local businesses
and the general public.
Books 4 Buddies is represented by “Book Ambassadors,”
including Touré and several other area male teenagers, who
help promote the program at public appearances and special
events that include guest speakers and outings with local
leaders and celebrities.
Books 4 Buddies has donated more than 10,000 books that have
been delivered throughout NW Ohio and beyond.
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