Open Books, a nonprofit bookstore and literacy organization in Chicago, Ill., has launched a bookmobile to bring free books to under-served communities, Block Club Chicago reported.
The Open Books Mobile made its debut on June 8 during the nonprofit's annual Slide into Summer event, which was held at the intersection of W. Douglas Blvd. and Central Park Ave. The mobile bookstore offers books in English and Spanish for all ages, and has appearances lined up in Chicago's McKinley Park, Back of the Yards, and Gage Park neighborhoods.
Jennifer Steele, the executive director of Open Books, called the bookmobile "an extension of our mission to help transform lives through the power and joy of reading. Through continuing to partner with our communities, we aim to create equitable access to high-quality books, resources, and programs that are fun and inviting. In that way, families can read, learn, and grow together in ways that are most meaningful to them."