The Plano Kiwanis’ “Books and Buddies” program received a $500 grant from Sam’s Club, the organization announced in an email. The grant, along with Plano...
A Plano water tower in Plano, Texas, on Thursday, June 18, 2020. The Plano Kiwanis’ “Books and Buddies” program received a $500 grant from Sam’s Club, the organization announced in an email.
The grant, along with Plano Kiwanis funds, will be used to purchase bilingual books that will be given to Head Start children at an open house in February.Within the past two years, Books and Buddies supplied bilingual books for school events, after school programs and libraries, according to the organization.
Some medical offices have also received bilingual books through the program, which presents an opportunity for a parent to spend a few minutes to read a book with their child.. Teri Webster is a freelancer covering Plano for The Dallas Morning News. She has worked as a staff writer and freelancer for several area news outlets and is a regular contributor to Fort Worth Weekly. Email story tips to [email protected].
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