COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — The joy of discovering a new book and the anticipation of reading came alive at West Elementary School, where students received free books through a special donation program.

Julian Oilem, a kindergartener at the school, reads an impressive five books per week, showcasing the enthusiasm many children have for reading when given access to books they enjoy.

"It's fun and because there is some tricky words, you can learn how to read them," said Minau Adou.

Students eagerly showed off their book selections, with many gravitating toward popular characters and series. Pokemon books proved especially popular among the young readers.

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