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Local comic‑book literacy project seeks city partnership to distribute 10,000 summer packs
Summary
A small comic‑book education company asked the commission to partner on a free, citywide summer reading “Augusta Summer Adventure” that aims to distribute 10,000+ adventure packs and place 20+ host venues across Augusta to boost literacy.
A small comics‑and‑education company asked the Augusta‑Richmond County Commission to help launch a citywide summer reading program that would distribute free comic‑book “adventure packs” to children and teens.
Aziza Ilujah, who identified herself as a founder of the program, told the commission the Augusta Summer Adventure would use comics and an immersive scavenger‑hunt format to encourage reading and visits to libraries, parks and local businesses. “We're planning an epic adventure that spans the city. We're looking to distribute 10,000 or more free adventure packs to children ages 4 through 16,” Ilujah said.
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