Local group gives books to Lincoln Heights students

CINCINNATI - Students at Lincoln Heights Elementary celebrated Valentine's Day with new books that will help them increase literacy and become more successful.

The books, handed out by the Queen City Chapter of the Links, covered several topics, including conflict resolution and how to be a good neighbor.

The 230-book giveaway was part of the "A Book of My Own" program. The program is designed to help students improve their reading skills. The volunteer organization has worked closely with children, teachers and families for the past five years to increase literacy in math, social studies and reading.

"We feel that this is very important that they can read at home," said Reynell Frazier of The Links, Inc. "Their parents can help them with reading skills so they can master the skills of reading."

The kids also received a bookmark that has questions to help parents facilitate discussions about what has been read. The goal of the non-profit organization of women is to sustain and ensure cultural and economic survival of African Americans.

"I feel it is very important for children to learn how to learn so they can be successful in life," said Frazier.