Rewarding young readers
Raelynn, 5, left, and Ryla Beilstein, 3, pick out a book to take home during a celebratory event honoring children who read 1,000 books before kindergarten, which was an event hosted by the Slippery Rock Community Library on Saturday. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
The Slippery Rock Community Library hosted an event Saturday, Feb. 24, to celebrate children who read 1,000 books before entering kindergarten.
The young readers took home a book and a diploma signifying their reading milestone.
Raelynn Beilstein, 5, makes a necklace during a celebratory event at the Slippery Rock Community Library for children who read 1,000 books before kindergarten on Saturday, Feb. 24. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
From left, Ryla Beilstein, 3, Raelynn Beilstein, 5, and Elliana Cole, 5, hold up certificates honoring them for reading 1,000 books before kindergarten during a celebratory event hosted by the Slippery Rock Community Library on Saturday, Feb. 24. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
