Atlantis, Paradise Island is inviting the public to get into the holiday spirit and give a new, or gently used, favorite children's book in support of its annual holiday book drive benefitting the Atlantis Against Illiteracy initiative.
The endeavor, which is being spearheaded by Atlantis Library and Scotiabank, is set for Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the entrance to Kelly's at the Mall at Marathon. Books can also be dropped off at Gems radio station on Friday between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5p.m.
"In our effort to, at the very least, put a dent in the problem of illiteracy here in The Bahamas, Atlantis, through the Atlantis Against Illiteracy program, has partnered with Scotiabank, Gems radio and Kelly's to try to collect as many books as possible for the purpose of making those books available to as many local children as possible," said Stephaney Davis, librarian at Atlantis Library and organizer of the book drive
"We are asking people throughout our communities to donate at least one book, so that we can in turn pass those books on to the various primary school libraries and help to further expose our youngsters to the wonderful worlds that reading and the imagination can create."
Those interested in participating in this initiative can bring a book that's in good condition, or buy a new one from Kelly's. Anyone who donates can enter to win a Scotiabank gift basket or dinner for two at Atlantis, Paradise Island. Those who purchase a book from Kelly's can also enter to win a separate Kelly's holiday gift basket.
The Atlantis Against Illiteracy initiative has grown since its launch in October 2012, leading efforts to raise over 1,000 books, which have been donated to local primary schools.

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