Andrews – One Dozen Who Care Inc. and the Andrews Public Library held an awards ceremony for those who participated in the fourth annual Black History Month reading challenge Thursday.
The Nantahala Regional Library partnered with One Dozen Who Care for the fourth annual reading challenge for children in kindergarten through 12th grade held during Black History Month in February.
A total of $410 was awarded to the 24 participating students from both Cherokee County Schools and homeschooling groups, who read more than 80 books.
The presentation before the ceremony was given by Kristen George, a member of One Dozen Who Care, who included a brief history of Purel Miller’s contributions to Cherokee County and his commitment to fostering relationships across racial barriers in the community.
Sarah Hardman, a board member with One Dozen Who Care, was on hand to help distribute the cash awards.
George also feted the students with handmade refreshments and family members also attended to celebrate Ann Miller Woodford’s dedication to this annual reading program.
The books can be found year-round as well in the Purel Miller African-American Book Collection housed at the Andrews Public Library. The annual challenge encourages and promotes the collection to celebrate African-American heritage each February, and also includes local history from Cherokee, Clay and Graham counties.
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