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ANNUAL READ-IN

“Kids Who Read Succeed”

was the theme for the Read-In 2008. The event emphasizes the impact libraries and reading have on students.  

Approximately 1100 students from South Carolina K-12 schools marched from the State Library to the State House grounds on Thursday, April 10 to celebrate the importance of reading and libraries.

Sponsored by the SC Association of School Librarians ( www.scasl.net ) and the SC State Library ( www.statelibrary.sc.gov ), the festivities began with a parade down Senate Street from the State Library. A school roll call was conducted once the students were on the State House grounds. Carolinas magician, John Tudor entertained students during the Read-In then students, with their favorite books, read on the State House grounds.

For more pictures of the event go to http://www.flickr.com/photos/scsl/sets/72157604468431716/detail/