‘Little Locker’ Introduced at Fort Worth School Aims to Increase Community Literacy

The ISD School in Fort Worth has been selected to participate in a community literacy project.

The world’s first “small locker” was unveiled Thursday at Seminary Hills Park Elementary School in Fort Worth. Located outside the school, a “little locker” contains books that students and community members can borrow.

Haley Tomerlin, associate director of Seminary Hills Park, said the locker will always be open for anyone who wants to borrow a book.

“I know our school and our community is so grateful to everyone who sponsored this and made this possible,” Tomerlin said.

The Little Locker Project is a partnership between the Commercial Metals Company and Texas Yes, the state’s largest distributor of free school supplies. It was created to provide greater access to literacy for students and community members.

Doreen Benavidez, Executive Director of Fort Worth ISD School Leadership, said the resource will help promote reading and continue learning at home, even when students are out of school.

“Perhaps those who want to continue teaching their children at home, but maybe even to give a preliminary introduction to students who are also preparing to come to school,” Benavidez said. “In this particular community, we now have many different ethnic groups that are moving into the community. Thus, English is not necessarily their first language. They are studying. This is an opportunity to pass these resources on to our community.”

Those who wish to support the Little Locker project can purchase books online as a contribution.

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