Last week, teacher Jennifer Williams gave away her 90,500th book.
, which she paid for. Since 2017, she estimates she has spent tens of thousands of dollars on books, she said.Williams picks out popular books as well as some niche titles, with characters that the students can relate to.
She also consults with school principals before making deliveries, to make sure “there are enough books for everybody.” Seeing the students smile as they select their book is “what keeps me doing it,” Williams said. As an educator, “she truly is dedicated,” Carter said of Williams. “She doesn’t just talk the talk; she walks the walk.”
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