Emily Bhatnagar has always loved reading and regarded books as her best friends. About three years ago, 16-year-old Emily's1 was diagnosed(被诊断) with cancer. The news was difficult for the family. Books became an even bigger comfort, and she started thinking about families in similar2 . When her father became well. she 3 a plan to help others. Emily started a book drive in her hometown. The purpose was to4 books and give them to kids who are treated for cancer in local hospitals.
Emily5 by putting information on social media to ask people in her area to donate(捐赠). "I was expecting maybe two or three replies from6 , " she said, "But it ended up unexpectedly. I have collected more than 10 000 books7 since the start of the book drive. "
Emily continues to8 the book drive with a little help of her parents. She hopes to develop the project one day to9 more kids. She still remembers the first time she visited children. The surprise and10 on their faces stay in her mind. She said, "It was the best day of my life, and I realized I would do this type of work forever. "
