First Book –Greater Johnstown, PA Hosts Notable Kick Off Event. One of our newest Advisory Boards, First Book-Greater Johnstown, PA, held an incredibly successful Kick-Off Reading Event on Thursday, March 27. The event brought in nearly 100 people during a cold, rainy evening—a testimony to the community’s commitment to literacy. The children and their families enjoyed an evening of interactivity and reading ending with a pizza party for all.
Dr. Gerald Zahorchak, Pennsylvania Secretary of Education, reads Up, Down and Around to the kids!
Dr. Gerald Zahorchak, Pennsylvania Secretary of Education, was the special guest and presenter for the evening. His reading of the book Up, Down, and Around was excellent, demonstrating his true understanding of how to appeal to young children in developmentally appropriate ways while continuing to entertain adults as well.
His infectious enthusiasm and support exemplify what every state would hope to have in a Secretary of Education. Not only was Dr. Zahorchak supporting First Book and the local Rotary Club, but he was promoting the Pennsylvania One Book, Every Young Child reading initiative. To learn more about it go to www.paonebook.org.
Erin Tyler and Heather Johnson of the First Book national office had the pleasure to attend the event. Ms. Johnson is quoted as saying “To see each child’s pride and joy when they came up to receive books from Advisory Board Members was simply magic. The First Book-Johnstown Advisory Board Members gave a wonderfully warm reception and it was easy to see what a huge success First Book-Johnstown will be locally with the commitment of such fine people. Events such as this energize national office staff and help us to remember the impact that First Book can have on children every day.” Congratulations First Book-Greater Johnstown, PA for offering the children of your community an event to remember.
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