For Immediate Release – June 27, 2025
Contact: Anastasia Larson, Marketing and Communications Coordinator, 715-421-0390
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI – United Way of South Wood & Adams Counties hosted its 16th annual Great Book Giveaway from June 9-17, 2025, to encourage children to continue reading during their time away from school.
From Adams to Vesper, every location had volunteers read their favorite books to the children. Afterward, each child could select free books to take home and keep. The books were provided by a generous community book drive held this spring.
All children and youth (from ages birth to 12 years), parents, grandparents, caregivers, and day care providers were invited to attend this free event. Families came to the event together and day care providers were welcome to bring all the children in their care. In total, there were 253 children who received 1,012 books!
The purpose of the Great Book Giveaway is to get books into the hands of kids to read and enjoy during the summer months. Kids who read in the summer are less likely to fall behind when the new school year begins. We are looking forward to seeing everyone for next year’s Great Book Giveaway in June 2026.
Children listen while a volunteer reads them a book during the 2025 Great Book Giveaway.