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02-04-2025
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Local author reads book to children on World Autism Awareness Day
A local author raised awareness of autism by reading to a first-grade class. Allyson Minor visited Mrs. Leeds' first grade class at Belle Valley Elementary, reading her book 'The Bridge to Understanding.' Former Burton School will offer new opportunities for local youth following revitalization The children's book tells the story of a kangaroo understanding and embracing the differences of his new friend, an autistic wallaby. For World Autism Awareness Day, all students in fifth grade through eighth grade received copies of the book. Easter Bunny arrives at Millcreek Mall for 2025 season Minor hoped this will give students a better understanding of their classmates on the spectrum. 'Our son was diagnosed ten years ago, and it's been an uphill battle. So, I think something like this, if I presented to his class when he was in kindergarten or first grade, I think that it would have paved maybe an easier road than he was given,' said Minor. The author chose this school to read to because her kids went to Belle Valley as well. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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02-04-2025
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The place to ‘bee' — Hooked on Books for Kids hosts annual spelling bee fundraiser
Dozens of people put their spelling skills to the test in a friendly competition Tuesday evening. On Tuesday, 15 teams sponsored by local social service agencies participated in the Hooked on Books for Kids spelling bee fundraiser. Former Burton School will offer new opportunities for local youth following revitalization The purpose of the charity event is to raise money to give underprivileged kids free books. Founded in 1990, the benefit has donated over 600,000 books in Erie County. YMCA of Greater Erie hosting annual Senior Week starting Monday 'We do everything we can through nonprofit agencies, churches, social service agents, to reach those kids who can't afford to buy a book. Those families that need books in their home so they can practice reading at home to become proficient,' said Dean Baldwin, president of Hooked on Books for Kids. Once a month, from October to May, Hooked on Books for Kids reads at Edison Elementary School and gives every child a free book. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
