Juniors at Atlanta Girls' School donate books to Fickett Elementa

Thirty-two juniors from the Atlanta Girls' School read to students Monday at Fickett Elementary in Atlanta and gave out copies of "Because of Winn-Dixie" to fourth graders. This event was part of World Book Night U.S., a campaign to donate 500,000 free books across America. It was also a lesson for the girls on how to present themselves, and conduct a group discussion, according to a school spokeswoman.

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