High schoolers build ‘Little Free Libraries’ around Atlanta neighborhoods

ATLANTA — Excellent news for e-book lovers: There’s little libraries coming to an Atlanta neighborhood. And all of the books are free thanks to 2 organizations and highschool college students serving to to drive change.

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The Residence Depot Basis, 100 Black Males of Atlanta and Banneker Excessive College college students teamed up on Thursday to assist out their communities.

College students constructed “Little Free Libraries” for native colleges. The libraries will likely be positioned within the communities surrounding the varsity this spring.

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College students say it’s an amazing alternative to assist younger youngsters learn, however it’s additionally an opportunity to work on their very own abilities.

“You don’t see numerous ladies, particularly ladies of colour right here in development, so I used to be like lets open up a window to new alternatives. I really like constructing issues with my arms and when it’s accomplished it’s like “I did that,” pupil Elyana McFadden stated.

The scholars are aside of the 100 Black Males of Atlanta’s mentorship program that helps offers college students with data, coaching and abilities have to land their first development job.

The mission was part of The Residence Depot week of service to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s legacy.

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