SCDMV partners with foundation to host book drive

BLYTHEWOOD, S.C. (WOLO)–  The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) is partnering with the Original Six (O6) Foundation to support its “My First Library” campaign.

Through the “My First Library” campaign kindergarten students in the most underserved communities of the state can choose 10 new, grade-level, summer reading books at an end-of-the-school-year book fair, say officials.

“The SCDMV is excited to partner with the Original Six Foundation to support increased literacy rates across our state. Supporting programs like these build stronger foundations for our children, ensuring more successful outcome rates for our youth, families, and communities,” said Kevin Shwedo, executive director of the SCDMV.

People can make donations of new, early-reader books in collection boxes at all SCDMV branch offices from now until March 1, 2024 or purchase the requested books online for donation.

The Original Six Foundation works with more than 30 public schools to host book fairs.

Officials say all participating kindergartners of the initiative can choose 10 free books from various genres through the donations made by South Carolina residents.

“Studies show students who do not read proficiently by third grade are four times more likely to leave high school without a diploma than proficient readers. Book drives like this one can help move the needle in the right direction,” Kara Gormley Meador, executive director of the Original Six said.

Visit www.originalsixfoundation.org for more information or click here for a list of books requested by schools for their students.

SCDMV partners with foundation to host book drive

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