In Your Neighborhood: Laura Hutchinson visits Branford school for Read Across America Week
BRANFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — It's Read Across America Week as schools around the state observe Dr. Seuss' birthday with a celebration of reading!
News 8's Laura Hutchinson was invited to be a community guest reader at East Shoreline Catholic Academy in Branford.
She visited a third grade classroom and read the book 'Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun' which is a story all about showing kindness to others and being true to yourself.
It was a great visit for Laura and the students who had fun talking about the book and sharing their own personal stories.
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