Mississippi Officer Creates Program for Kids to Have Access to Books

An officer with the Shannon (LA) Police Department is being lauded for helping set up "little libraries" for local kids to get access to books even during the COVID-19 pandemic.

According to CBS News , Officer Jermandy Jackson started by setting up a "Little Free Library" across the street from a local elementary school.

Officer Jackson then set up book boxes for elementary-age students around the county.

"I want to push education. I want to thank the school superintendent for jumping on board with me and getting on board with our kids who can read more, in our areas, especially in rural areas. I want to see book boxes throughout the area. I'm going to make it my plan to make sure they are throughout the whole county," Jackson said.