Central Elementary in Dubberly celebrated Read Across America Week by hosting readers to model good reading for students on Tuesday, March 3.  Students were treated to readings by community leaders and friends. Visitors included representatives from Webster Parish Schools District Office, Webster Parish Libraries, Minden Medical Center, B1 Bank, Sheriff Jason Parker’s Office, including Sheriff Parker and Chief Deputy Hank Haynes.

This is the first event like this for the new Central Librarian, Ms. Kerrie Gotshall. Gotshall said, “I remember having people read to me as a child, and I was always so fascinated with the work they did in our communities. It is so fun to watch the magic our students show when our local celebrities read.  As a mom of two young girls, I can tell you, they felt so special with their visitors. We cannot thank everyone enough for taking the time out of their day to come and give back to our school.”

Central Elementary Principal, Daniel Lee, emphasizes the importance of this event by highlighting that this is one of the first events Central wanted to make sure they brought back when schools had limited public access.The passion for literacy only continues to grow. Lee points out the unique nature of this event’s importance, “We stress the importance of reading daily at CES; it is a pleasure to have so many community members and leaders join us to celebrate the importance of reading with our students.”

Each year, the NEA celebrates reading in conjunction with Dr. Seuss’s birthday by recognizing Read Across America Week.