In February, Beverly Park welcomed everyday heroes to celebrate a day of literacy with students.  Heroes ranged from police officers and pilots to administrators from the district office to parents. Visitors spent time reading to students in their classrooms and shared their own stories about how reading has positively impacted their lives. 

“Ordinary people are heroes when they share learning and literacy with kids!” says Principal Kathy Anderson.

The event was organized by librarian Linda Wheeler and literacy coach Sandy Hunt and funded by a grant from Page Ahead Books. Every child was given a free book to take home – one of three they will get this year through the grant.

One of the guest readers, Highline Community Engagement Specialist Fa’izah Bradford, says, “It was very rewarding to take part in such a meaningful event, and served as a reminder that our everyday activities can have such an impact in the lives of a child.”