In recognition of Summer Learning Day, officers from the Sarasota Police Department will be handing out free books to children during the Book ‘Em – Cops & Kids literacy event.

This dual-purpose event is designed to help mitigate summer learning loss in local students, as well as foster relationships between police and families. Books will be distributed to children age 2-12 at the following communities:

• Janie’s Garden
• King Stone Townhomes
• Orange Avenue/The Courts
• Bertha Mitchell

Book ‘Em – Cops & Kids is hosted by the Sarasota Housing Authority, in partnership with the Sarasota Police Department, the Community Foundation of Sarasota County and the Early Learning Coalition of Sarasota County.