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Americans holding 3 book drives for kids

Published: Jan. 18, 2013 at 12:00 a.m. PSTUpdated: Jan. 17, 2013 at 8:34 p.m. PST
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The Tri-City Americans will be holding book drives at three upcoming games.

Fans who donate new or gently used books at games today, Feb. 8 and March 8 will receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win a Nook Color.

The books will be given to the Children's Reading Foundation of the Mid-Columbia to help local children in need.

Fans who donate food for Second Harvest will also receive a ticket for the drawing.

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