In the wake of Hurricane Helene, WD Williams Elementary Media Specialist/ Librarian Kassandra Cumming took action to support families displaced by the disaster. With many of them asking for children's books despite losing homes and belongings, she reached out to us asking for help.
“We are trying to put books into the hands of our kiddos who are having a tough time right now,” she said. “They are asking for books, filling my heart with joy and my eyes with tears.”
Her desire to give books to displaced families inspired us to organize a book drive. Library IQ learned about the drive, contacted us, and offered to donate as many books as the school needed.
The school will receive 100 books per grade level! They might create a fun bookmobile to distribute them.
Thank you, Kassandra! You are a true community hero; those families are so lucky to have you!
