DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – Families across the Miami Valley came together at the Lohrey Recreation Center for the Ohio Education Association’s 4th annual Summer Celebration of Diverse Readers book giveaway event on Saturday, June 13.
The event is held as part of the Read Across America year-round Celebrate a Nation of Diverse Readers initiative, allowing children to access new books featuring diverse characters written by diverse authors.
“Reading opens doors to a world of possibilities for our students,” said Ohio Education Association President Jeff Wensing. “When our students can read stories with diverse voices, they learn to see themselves and the world around them in new, exciting ways. Our students need access to diverse literature so they can be empowered to reach their full potential as learners.”…