Daily News | These fathers are giving away thousands of free books to Philly kids to encourage early literacy
on Germantown Avenue in North Philadelphia on Thursday, Johnstone and Staples put on a show for two classes in the all-purpose room. Referring to themselves as “Mr. A.” and “Mr. B,” the fathers talked about more than literacy: They promoted self-esteem, listening skills, and healthy eating.
“I get to keep all of these books?” asked Zoraida Romero, the center’s assistant director, as the boxes were carried inside. “It’s a big deal for us. A lot of our families don’t have books.” Johnstone and Staples initially considered starting a program to help young incarcerated men become better fathers when they were released. They strongly believed that illiteracy and a lack of positive role models contributed to their delinquency.in 1997. They eventually became social workers and youth advocates and wanted to do more to help their communities.
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