Byron school participates in National African American Read-In Chain

BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Eagle Springs Elementary School will participate in the 31st National African American Read-In Chain. The event happens on Feb. 25 at 2:15 p.m. 

According to a news release, the event will place emphasis on sharing books authored by African American writers.

Volunteer readers include:

• Retired teachers
• Representatives from
  • Board of Education
  • Robins Air Force Base
  • Central Georgia Technical College

They plan to meet in the media center before reading to the children. Organizers ask the volunteers to bring a favorite book or choose one to read from the media center. 

The International Reading Association endorses the 31st National African American Read-In Chain. 

Event information

• Eagle Springs Elementary School, 3591 Highway 41 North in Byron 
• Feb. 25 at 2:15 p.m.
• For more information, contact Betty Barnes, 2nd-grade teacher, at betty.barnes@hcbe.net