Taylor Swift has donated 6,000 volumes to the local library in Reading, Penn.

Swift grew up in nearby Wyomissing (and wasn't able to attend yesterday's event).

Swift partnered with publisher Scholastic Inc. to donate the books for children and young adults. The titles were chosen by local librarians.

Her reps told library officials she wanted to help economically troubled libraries.

Librarians say Swift's books will be marked with a white star on the spine and a sticker inside. They say they hope Swift's popularity will motivate more children and teens to read.