Books Donated To DPS

The Detroit Free Press' Gift of Reading Program has announced it will donate 25,000 books to Detroit Public Schools, which will mean a new book for every student in grades Pre-K to third grade.

The donation builds on the Free Press' call to action for citizens to volunteer as tutors as part of the district's Volunteer Reading Corps.

With help from Operation: Kid Equip, the Beyond Basics literacy tutoring program, Borders Books, UHY LLP and Detroit Free Press readers, The Gift of Reading Program hopes to make a bigger difference than ever this year. 

By the time school is out for winter break, 25,000 children will have a new book to take home and enjoy with their families.