"Cohen stated that books often shine a light into friendship, family dynamics, other people's lives and your own emotions - skills they thought kids need now more than ever."
"Cohen recalled, 'Just as a bodega is your corner store, books should be as accessible as your bodega.'"
"'When you come out on the other side of having read like 10 Katherine Paterson books,' Cohen said, 'you know more about how humans are, about what it means to be a child growing up.'"
"'The best part,' Cohen said, 'was neighbors who wouldn't have necessarily talked to neighbors were talking to each other.'"
Brooklyn Book Bodega, founded by three friends, aims to provide children with access to books and foster a love of reading. The initiative has reached over 260,000 families in New York City. The founders believe that books help children understand emotions, friendships, and family dynamics. Their first book giveaway took place in December 2018 at a community center, encouraging community interaction among residents. The organization emphasizes that books should be as accessible as corner stores, reflecting the importance of literacy in children's lives.
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