PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- More than 10,000 free books were distributed on Tuesday to hundreds of Philadelphia students.
The giveaway was hosted by Murrell Dobbins CTE High School in North Philadelphia.
The American Federation of Teachers and Philadelphia Federation of Teachers delivered the books during the "It's a Lit Day" book fair.
Students in kindergarten through eighth grade were invited to pick out a book, and take it home to enjoy.
The giveaway was part of AFT's "Reading Around the World." It is the union's national literacy partnership with First Book. The goal is to spread the joy of reading by providing millions of free books to students and families.