Boys Booked On the Barber Shops Program

The Boys Booked On the Barber Shops Program, presented by the Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc., featured free books for children, pizza and pop as well as guest speakers on Feb. 25, 2013. More than 50 people turned out for the evening, which featured appearances by Dennis Hopson, Dennis Springs and Todd Mitchell. CLICK ANY PHOTO TO ENLARGE, START SLIDESHOW

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Daveon Duff, 12, center right, smiles as he stands for a photograph with other attendees of the 10th Annual Boys ... THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Medals for participation lie ready to be handed out. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Camarr Burton, 5, checks out a book as members of several sponsoring organizations sit with attendees. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Daveon Duff, 12, center, smiles as he is congratulated by Dennis Springs for his involvement in Boys Booked On the ... THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Camarr Burton, 5, looks up at Dennis Hopson, center right, as Hopson and Dennis Springer, right, greet the children who ... THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Camarr Burton, 5, right, thumbs through a book as Dennis Hopson, left, address attendees. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Dennis Springer, center, spoke to about 50 people who turned out. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Dennis Mitchell spoke about the importance of reading and education. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo As Dolano Duff, 11, right, shows off his medal to his brother Daveon Duff, 12, center, Lamon Burton Jr., 9,... THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Jordan Brown, 8, center, gasped as he asked Todd Mitchell, left, a question after receiving his certificate and medal for ... THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH