800+ Free Books Distributed At Reading Festival
The ladies of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Bermuda Alumnae Chapter distributed over 800 books at last Saturday’s Children’s Reading Festival [CRF] held in Victoria Park. Each child received a free book with complimentary activities and refreshments.
In its 14th year, the CRF is the Sorority’s signature event that falls under their Educational Development Programme. Nina Jacobs, event Chair, said, “The objective of this event is to encourage literacy and foster a love of reading in every child from a very young age, primarily because literacy is the cornerstone of a solid education. The good habits we form in our formative years can last a lifetime.”
At the festival, children and parents alike enjoyed literary activities such as story time, the More Pink craft center, educational games center, fun castles, book signings from local authors, free refreshments of popcorn and juice and a special visit from Santa. Mrs. Fergusson, the Governor’s wife, and local author Nadia Aguiar read books to the kids.
Chapter President, Roxanne Christopher, added, “In today’s video game and television society, it is critical that we remind children and parents that reading is vital to the future success of our community and economy. The CRF continues to prepare and motivate children to read by delivering free books and literacy resources to children and families in Bermuda.”
“We’d like to especially thank our sponsors, More Pink, KPMG, Funtyme Entertainment, Spa Water, Prophecy Hi Power, Bulls Head Car Wash, Brown & Co, Bermuda Economic Development Corporation and The Royal Gazette. Obtaining the funding to support this event proved to be most challenging this year and we are elated that our community service event continued.”
For more information on the Children’s Reading Festival and how to offer financial support or donate books, please contact the Bermuda Alumnae Chapter at dstbermuda@gmail.com.
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