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PHOTOS: Twin Pines Elementary School Hosts Charity Event

Check out photos from the event which gave free books to students earlier this month.

BRENTWOOD, NY - Almost 900 students at Twin Pines Elementary School in Brentwood received free, brand new books earlier this month.

The books were donated by The Book Fairies, a LI-based non-profit founded by Bellmore resident Amy Zaslansky during an event on Friday, March 9.

The Book Fairies celebrated its 1 millionth book donation with special assemblies featuring children’s author Nancy Krulik, free book fairs where each student picked out 2 books to keep, and visits from Congressman Peter King and professional boxer Chris Algieri.

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Check out photos in the gallery from the event above:

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