Roosevelt Brown has been handing out books in San Diego for the last 40 years. As a child, he struggled with a speech impediment and says that prevented him from learning.
“I spent all my life in elementary and high school in fear because I was afraid I would be called upon to participate,” Brown said.
“I think the more you read, the more you learn," Brown said."I don’t think there’s ever enough reading and learning, for all kids.”
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