“Our Back to School Fair is one of the highlights of the year for Boston families and educators,” said Erik Berg, President of the Boston Teachers Union.“We are proud to provide thousands of free books and connect families with the community resources they need to start the school year strong.”
The event featured appearances by AFT President Randi Weingarten and AFT Massachusetts President Jessica Tang, alongside local authors MyHanh Barrette and Emmanuel Oppong-Yeboah.
Dozens of community organizations, including BPS, BEJA, MassCOSH, and Children’s Services of Roxbury, participated to offer information on programs and opportunities for BPS families.
Since its inception in 2013, the BTU Back to School Fair has become one of the largest book distribution and family resource events in Boston, distributing hundreds of thousands of free books annually.
The fair is made possible through the BTU’s partnership with First Book and the support of community organizations across the city.
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