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First Book event in Far Rockaway

The UFT joined with the nonprofit organization First Book to distribute 40,000 free books to teachers, students and parents at the Refuge Church of Christ in Far Rockaway.

Anthony Harmon (third from left), the UFT director of community and parent outreach and organizer of the event, poses with volunteers.
Oscar Rivera
UFT members, including (from left) teacher Monique Greene, paraprofessional Suzette Robbins and District 16 Representative Camille Eaddy, volunteered at the event.
Oscar Rivera
UFT President Michael Mulgrew helps children make their selections.
Oscar Rivera
A young reader enjoys a new book, courtesy of the UFT and First Book.
Oscar Rivera
People started lining up for the free books as early as 7 a.m.
Oscar Rivera
From left: Anthony Harmon, the UFT director of community and parent outreach; Assemblyman Donovan Richards; Bishop Leroy Joseph, Jr., the pastor of Refuge Church of Christ; UFT President Michael Mulgrew; District 27 Representative Marilyn Manley; and Congressman Gregory Meeks.
Oscar Rivera
Student volunteers and a young reader pleased with his selection.
Oscar Rivera

Parents, teachers and children were among those who stood on line for the free books.

Oscar Rivera
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Anthony Harmon (third from left), the UFT director of community and parent outreach and organizer of the event, poses with volunteers.
Oscar Rivera
UFT members, including (from left) teacher Monique Greene, paraprofessional Suzette Robbins and District 16 Representative Camille Eaddy, volunteered at the event.
Oscar Rivera
UFT President Michael Mulgrew helps children make their selections.
Oscar Rivera
A young reader enjoys a new book, courtesy of the UFT and First Book.
Oscar Rivera
People started lining up for the free books as early as 7 a.m.
Oscar Rivera
From left: Anthony Harmon, the UFT director of community and parent outreach; Assemblyman Donovan Richards; Bishop Leroy Joseph, Jr., the pastor of Refuge Church of Christ; UFT President Michael Mulgrew; District 27 Representative Marilyn Manley; and Congressman Gregory Meeks.
Oscar Rivera
Student volunteers and a young reader pleased with his selection.
Oscar Rivera

Parents, teachers and children were among those who stood on line for the free books.

Oscar Rivera
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