Employees Celebrate the Joy of Reading

ECC President, Dr. Greg McLeod (left), and Kate Brittain, director of Library Services (right), read to students on March 5.

Read Across America Week was celebrated March 2 to 6, and Princeville Elementary School invited two special guest readers from Edgecombe Community College. ECC President, Dr. Greg McLeod, and Kate Brittain, director of Library Services, read to students on Wednesday, March 5. McLeod engaged second graders by reading the book, “Just a Snowman” by Mercer Mayer. First grade students enjoyed Brittain’s book, “Chrysanthemum” by Kevin Henkes.

Many schools and organizations participate in Read Across America Week, hosting activities that promote the joy of reading. March is also National Reading Month.