Assistance League of Bend provided free books to children facing hardship in Sisters thanks to a generous donation directed toward literacy. Summer reading helps children continue to improve their skills and encourages a lifelong habit. Through their Operation School Bell^®  program, Assistance League of Bend provided a Scholastic package to students in kindergarten through grade 5 today at Sisters Elementary School. The package included four new Scholastic books, a UV pen, a bookmark, and a reusable tote bag.