Bernie’s Book Bank collects and distributes new and gently used books to help bridge the reading readiness divide. The pandemic of 2020 has not discouraged the devoted staff, who sans volunteers have pivoted, changed procedures, and forged strategic partnerships to distribute over 300,000 books since the shutdown in mid-March. Hear an inspiring interview with Darrin Utynek, CEO of Bernie’s Book Bank on episode 35 of the New Trier Township Podcast, hosted by Jack Macholl.