Douglas County School System: Real Men Read At AWES

Douglasville GA

07 December, 2021

10:07 AM

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Press release from the Douglas County School System: 12/06/2021 Translate Several elementary schools recently hosted literacy events with guest readers. Among the schools were North Douglas and Annette Winn Elementary. NDES was excited that Douglasville Mayor Rochelle Robinson read to students during the Title I Virtual Literacy Night on November 30. Students received grade level appropriate books and a take-home kit to make hot chocolate with a parent. Students logged into the event dressed in their warm pajamas with their hot chocolate, ready to listen to a story from their special guest, Mayor Robinson. The students were so excited to hear two wonderful stories from this important community leader.   At Annette Winn Elementary School, students learned about the importance of reading from several lifelong readers on November 19 during the school's 13th annual Real Men Read event.  The event, which was held virtually this year, had men from as far away as Utah and Washington, D.C., read books to students to show them the importance of being a lifelong reader. "We enjoyed hearing from dads, our friends from the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Douglas County School System employees, and many others," said AWES Media Specialist Cathy Harrison. "We appreciate all of those who participated. Our students enjoyed the books and learning about the readers." For the event, many legacy readers that have participated for multiple years returned, while several new readers also participated this year.  "Reading is a major key for students at any level," said Isaiah Smith, a DCSS employee who read at the event. "Reading can open new worlds for students, and getting to share my love for reading with AWES' students was the most rewarding part of participating." This press release was produced by the Douglas County School System. The views expressed here are the author's own.