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First Book event at UFT Bronx office

More than 700 parents, educators and students combed through 40,000 books to select their favorites in the First Book event on Oct. 15 in the parking lot of the UFT Bronx borough office.

Melissa Rodriguez gets Noel ready to head home in his stroller packed with books
Melissa Rodriguez gets Noel ready to head home in his stroller packed with books she selected at the First Book event on Oct. 15 at the UFT Bronx borough office.
Erica Berger
UFT volunteers help distribute 40,000 books to parents, educators and students.
UFT volunteers help distribute 40,000 books to parents, educators and students.
Erica Berger
Kurth Carter and daughter Kaelyn, a 3rd-grader at PS 121 in the Bronx, carry off
Kurth Carter and daughter Kaelyn, a 3rd-grader at PS 121 in the Bronx, carry off their treasure.
Erica Berger
Migda Rodriguez, one of 100 UFT volunteers, lends a helping hand.
Migda Rodriguez, one of 100 UFT volunteers, lends a helping hand.
Erica Berger
Kelly Dominguez and brother Jack dig into the choices they’ve made.
Kelly Dominguez and brother Jack dig into the choices they’ve made.
Erica Berger
Zanell Crawford, a 4th-grader at PS 340 in the Bronx, checks his stash.
Zanell Crawford, a 4th-grader at PS 340 in the Bronx, checks his stash.
Erica Berger
PS 77 PTA President Iris Cepero (left) and Tasha Acevedo (with her daughter, Amb
PS 77 PTA President Iris Cepero (left) and Tasha Acevedo (with her daughter, Amber) couldn’t be happier.
Erica Berger
Preschooler Elianah can’t wait to start her story collection.
Preschooler Elianah can’t wait to start her story collection.
Erica Berger
UFT and NAACP volunteers helped make the day a success.
UFT and NAACP volunteers helped make the day a success.
Erica Berger
Bronx Lab School Chapter Leader Tollyne Dickerson helps with cleanup after the e
Bronx Lab School Chapter Leader Tollyne Dickerson helps with cleanup after the event.
Erica Berger
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Melissa Rodriguez gets Noel ready to head home in his stroller packed with books
Melissa Rodriguez gets Noel ready to head home in his stroller packed with books she selected at the First Book event on Oct. 15 at the UFT Bronx borough office.
Erica Berger
UFT volunteers help distribute 40,000 books to parents, educators and students.
UFT volunteers help distribute 40,000 books to parents, educators and students.
Erica Berger
Kurth Carter and daughter Kaelyn, a 3rd-grader at PS 121 in the Bronx, carry off
Kurth Carter and daughter Kaelyn, a 3rd-grader at PS 121 in the Bronx, carry off their treasure.
Erica Berger
Migda Rodriguez, one of 100 UFT volunteers, lends a helping hand.
Migda Rodriguez, one of 100 UFT volunteers, lends a helping hand.
Erica Berger
Kelly Dominguez and brother Jack dig into the choices they’ve made.
Kelly Dominguez and brother Jack dig into the choices they’ve made.
Erica Berger
Zanell Crawford, a 4th-grader at PS 340 in the Bronx, checks his stash.
Zanell Crawford, a 4th-grader at PS 340 in the Bronx, checks his stash.
Erica Berger
PS 77 PTA President Iris Cepero (left) and Tasha Acevedo (with her daughter, Amb
PS 77 PTA President Iris Cepero (left) and Tasha Acevedo (with her daughter, Amber) couldn’t be happier.
Erica Berger
Preschooler Elianah can’t wait to start her story collection.
Preschooler Elianah can’t wait to start her story collection.
Erica Berger
UFT and NAACP volunteers helped make the day a success.
UFT and NAACP volunteers helped make the day a success.
Erica Berger
Bronx Lab School Chapter Leader Tollyne Dickerson helps with cleanup after the e
Bronx Lab School Chapter Leader Tollyne Dickerson helps with cleanup after the event.
Erica Berger
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