ATHENS - First-graders at a school in Athens have collected about 1,100 books and educational CDs for homeless children. <br>
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The 22 students at Barrow Elementary School are in Natalie Hicks' class. She says they have been studying a unit on homes and family. She says the children became concerned when they saw photos of homeless people. <br>
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The books will be donated to children at three shelters in the Athens area -- Athens Area Homeless Shelter, Project Safe and the Salvation Army. <br>
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The students selected the books, counted the books, read the books, wrote book reviews and made cards. The book reviews and cards will be placed in the books. <br>
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The teacher says many of the children brought in copies of their favorite books to share with the homeless children.
