Local children are invited to gather at Village Books to hear stories from around the world about tolerance, the civil rights movement, and diversity in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Sponsored by WWU's Center for Service-Learning, Village Books and Western's AS Bookstore, the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Read-In and Book Drive will take place in the Readings Gallery of Village Books.
Western Washington University student volunteers will celebrate Dr. King's dream of equality and hope by engaging with children through literature, games and dialogue along these themes. Community members are encouraged to bring children ages 3 to 8 to Village Books any time during the event hours of 10:30am to 2:00pm. Parents are welcome to participate.
From 10:30-11:30 Representative Rick Larsen will be reading to children.
Village Books and Western's AS Bookstore will offer books for purchase to be donated to local elementary school libraries, spreading the positive impact from this event throughout our county. Look for displays and drop boxes at Village Books and the Western Associated Students Bookstore from January 3-20.
If you are interested in finding out more about the Center for Service-Learning or the Read-In, please call 360-650-7520 or visit
http://www.wwu.edu/csl.