2016 Miss Georgia Pre-Teen Damacia Howard “Books for Africa”

Damácia collects books for “Books for Africa”.

The first 6 months, she collected over 5,000 books.

During her second book drive she collected over 5,000 books ? again.

 

Miss South Carolina Jr. Pre-Teen Tymia McCullough collects and donates books!

 

SC SC2Miss South Carolina Jr. Pre-Teen Tymia McCullough collects and donates books! Tymia had been collecting book and had the opportunity to give them to her local pediatric office for the kids. While she was there it was brought to her attention that her local pediatric office did not offer books for a variety of ages, so she decided to make this her mission in giving back. Tymia was able to help children pick a book that they would like. Tymia was able to inform the staff on how important it is in helping children find a book to better their education.

Miss Tennessee Pre-Teen Kaitlynn Stone donated school supplies to Inglewood Elementary School.

Kaitlynn Kaitlynn.jpg2Miss Tennessee Pre-Teen Kaitlynn Stone donated school supplies to Inglewood Elementary School.  Kaitlynn sorted and delivered school supplies and library books to Inglewood Elementary School, located in East Nashville. Kaitlynn and her family has decided to make a partnership with Inglewood Elementary School year round, as 99% of their students are below poverty and are in need of many necessities. Her next donation to the school will be from a coat drive she is holding during a local soccer tournament.

Tennessee Princess Ava Lowe delivered books at a local elementary school.

AvaTennessee Princess Ava Lowe delivered books at a local elementary school. Ava delivered age appropriate books to the preschool program at Jo Byrns Elementary School.

 

 

Miss South Carolina Teen, Hunter Vaughn donated books to Livi’s Library.

HunterMiss South Carolina Teen, Hunter Vaughn donated books to Livi’s Library.  Livi’s Library is a book project that is designed to share gently used books who children who otherwise could not afford books of their very own. They collect gently used books that children have outgrown. Donations allow them to hold book fairs at local schools, provide bookcases and stock them monthly in various areas in Lancaster county, provide books to church mission programs, etc.

This project is in memory of Mary Olivia Pettit, 9 year old daughter of Bryan and Lisa Pettit, sister of Jory Pettit, who died March 22, 2009, of viral myocarditis. Livi had a great passion for learning through books. Even more, she had an incredible compassion for living things and her faith in the Lord was sure. The hope is this gift of sharing will impact others so they will know God’s love and grace as well.

North Carolina Jr. Teen Queen Meredith Twigg donated books to local elementary school and church.

Meredith Twigg Meredith Twigg, National American Miss North Carolina Jr. Teen Queen donated the books from the pageant to the principal of Bessemer Elementary School in Greensboro.  Bessemer Elementary School and First Baptist Church Greensboro hosted a “Steps to Success” Kindergarten camp for children. The camp aims to equip these new kindergarteners, some of which do not speak any English, with the necessary skills and confidence needed to start school. Meredith is volunteering this week as a “Buddy” for the children and travels through a mock school day each day. Breakfast and lunch is provided by the church. Meredith donated all the books to the school to be used as take home books for these children to have. Some of these children live in the Children’s Home and others do not have books at home. Students will get take home “homework” bags with these books in them.

Julia Rowland, Miss Florida Jr. Teen, donates supplies to Project Outreach and is featured by her local news.

Julia RowlandJulia Rowland, Miss Florida Jr. Teen donates supplies to Project Outreach and is featured by her local news. Julia donated school supplies and books to Project Outreach and attended their back to school bash. Click on the link below to see her news story.

http://www.nbc-2.com/story/26017829/local-teen-vying-to-be-queen#.U_8rs0hfEnI

Miss Georgia Princess Arianna delivered books to her local library.

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involved in her  community. This was her first role as National American Miss Georgia Princess Queen. Arianna went to her local library where she donated two full boxes of books!

Lacrissa Lamar, Miss Kentucky Jr. Pre-Teen Cover Girl, delivered books to Shelby Elementary School.

Lacrissa Lamar, National American Miss Kentucky Jr. Pre-Teen Cover Girl, delivered books to Shelby Elementary School.

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Lacrissa Lamar.jpg3Lacrissa Lamar, Miss Kentucky Jr. Pre-Teen Cover Girl, delivered books to Shelby Elementary School. Lacrissa had the chance to make a class of kindergarteners and first graders very happy at Shelby Elementary School, in Louisville, KY. Shelby Elementary School is one of the low test score schools in the area. Lacrissa went to the class one morning and passed out some books and then read a story to the students. A fun day was had by all!

2013 South Florida Pre-Teen Jeanae Ganthier donates books and school supplies to a local organization.

2013 South Florida Pre-Teen Queen Jeanae Ganthier donates books and school supplies to a local organization.

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2013 South Florida Pre-Teen Queen Jeanae Ganthier donates books and school supplies to a local organization. She also helped to hand out food to families who needed some help.