A childhood literacy program in Kern County is marking a major milestone this year.
Books in Motion, run by the Kern Dance Alliance, turns 10 in 2026, and the program is reaching more families than ever before. Through the program, classic children’s stories are brought to life on stage during summer productions hosted at libraries throughout the county, inspiring kids to read, sing, dance and perform.
Andrea Hansen, executive director of the Kern Dance Alliance, said the program was born out of a pressing need…