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AuthorJosephAsh t1_itlql52 wrote

I was there! It was one of the coolest things I’ve ever seen—thousands came out just for the sake of books and reading.

Also: Free food! Robert’s Roasted Corn and Annie’s Veggie Dog’s were a big hit for me!

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FuckTerfsAndFascists t1_itm8akq wrote

So what exactly happened? The article is kinda light on details. That's so cool!

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AuthorJosephAsh t1_itmc37k wrote

They had a bunch of tables full of books set-up: maybe a dozen or so. They were piled taller than me with the assistance of the tables. Many attendants were rushing back and forth from the warehouse with wagons to replace books that were being taken. There was a limit of 5 free books for each person with the limit of 20 per family. The books were largely Middle-grade and YA Hardbacks with the exception of one table of early reader books.

There was also music, face-painting, four-square tournaments, selfie-sets, and the aforementioned free food. There was also a table holding sign-up’s for “Real Men Read” which I sign up for every year; I go to the local school once a month to read to the kids.

If you have kids, look into it. They’ve been holding these events nation-wide!

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Edrein t1_itn3nho wrote

Something wholesome for once in Kentucky? I can't believe it.

Source: Lexington native.

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Torin_3 t1_itlh7y3 wrote

That is really awesome. I'm glad people are doing this - I wonder what books were being distributed.

Thanks for posting!

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AuthorJosephAsh t1_itmvrtj wrote

There were lots and lots. I’m at work at the moment but the main thing I remember seeing were Rick Riordan books and Star Wars books. That didn’t make up even a quarter of all the books, but they were the most common titles there. There was a good variety including authors and stories with diverse representation in regards to race, sexuality and culture.

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Orefinejo t1_itp6r6m wrote

All children should have books available in their homes. As holiday season approaches books are welcome additions to children’s charity drive boxes seen around town. And they usually last longer than a lot of toys.

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