Student Services Director Pam Stimpson reads "The Bakery Dragon and the Fairy Cake" to Michelle Dupuis' second-grade class during Pine Tree Primary School's "Community Reads Day" on March 12. One of several events the school is participating in for "Read Across America Month," 12 community members came to read with each class and talk about their jobs. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Krista Novia from Saco Valley Gymnastics reads "The Bakery Dragon and the Fairy Cake" to Heidi Belle-Isle's kindergarten class during Pine Tree Primary School's "Community Reads Day" on March 12. One of several events the school is participating in for "Read Across America Month," 12 community members came to read with each class and talk about their jobs. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Tin Mountain Conservation Center Executive Director Lori Jean Kinsey reads "The Owl Moon" to Susan Jones' first-grade class during Pine Tree Primary School's "Community Reads Day" on March 12. One of several events the school is participating in for "Read Across America Month," 12 community members came to read with each class and talk about their jobs. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
North Conway Fire Captain John Garcia reads "The Bakery Dragon and the Fairy Cake" to Rachael Fellows' first-grade class during Pine Tree Primary School's "Community Reads Day" on March 12. One of several events the school is participating in for "Read Across America Month," 12 community members came to read with each class and talk about their jobs. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
North Conway Fire Captain John Garcia reads "The Bakery Dragon and the Fairy Cake" to Rachael Fellows' first-grade class during Pine Tree Primary School's "Community Reads Day" on March 12. One of several events the school is participating in for "Read Across America Month," 12 community members came to read with each class and talk about their jobs. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Conway Public Library Assistant Director Tessa Narducci reads "The Bakery Dragon and the Fairy Cake" to Kathy Carrier's kindergarten class during Pine Tree Primary School's "Community Reads Day" on March 12. One of several events the school is participating in for "Read Across America Month," 12 community members came to read with each class and talk about their jobs. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Nancy Ekse from the Pope Memorial Library answers a student question while reading "The Bakery Dragon and the Fairy Cake" to Katrina Zalenski's second-grade class during Pine Tree Primary School's "Community Reads Day" on March 12. One of several events the school is participating in for "Read Across America Month," 12 community members came to read with each class and talk about their jobs. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Conway Intermediate fifth grader Celia Pomerleau and Pine Tree kindergartner Tori Thornton read together during the first of three "buddy reading" days at Conway Intermediate School part of "Read Across America Month" on March 6. According to Pine Tree Librarian Brooke Bartlett, two more buddy reads will take place on the 13th and 27th with different grade levels, among other special reading events. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Conway Intermediate fifth graders Ryker MacMillan (left) and Bristol Shaw (right) read with Pine Tree kindergartner Valerik White during the first of three "buddy reading" days at Conway Intermediate School part of "Read Across America Month" on March 6. According to Pine Tree Librarian Brooke Bartlett, two more buddy reads will take place on the 13th and 27th with different grade levels, among other special reading events. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Conway Intermediate fifth graders Ryker MacMillan (left) and Bristol Shaw (right) read with Pine Tree kindergartner Valerik White during the first of three "buddy reading" days at Conway Intermediate School part of "Read Across America Month" on March 6. According to Pine Tree Librarian Brooke Bartlett, two more buddy reads will take place on the 13th and 27th with different grade levels, among other special reading events. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Conway Intermediate fifth graders Brody Coffey (left) and Roman Gagne (right) read with Pine Tree kindergartner Grayson McDonough during the first of three "buddy reading" days at Conway Intermediate School part of "Read Across America Month" on March 6. According to Pine Tree Librarian Brooke Bartlett, two more buddy reads will take place on the 13th and 27th with different grade levels, among other special reading events. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Conway Intermediate fifth grader Jayden Pelletier and Pine Tree kindergartner Ellijah Seibel read together during the first of three "buddy reading" days at Conway Intermediate School part of "Read Across America Month" on March 6. According to Pine Tree Librarian Brooke Bartlett, two more buddy reads will take place on the 13th and 27th with different grade levels, among other special reading events. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Conway Intermediate fifth graders Bailey Beckwith (center) and Mackenzie (right) read with Pine Tree kindergartner (and Bailey's younger sister) Hailey Beckwith during the first of three "buddy reading" days at Conway Intermediate School part of "Read Across America Month" on March 6. According to Pine Tree Librarian Brooke Bartlett, two more buddy reads will take place on the 13th and 27th with different grade levels, among other special reading events. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Conway Intermediate fifth grader Greyson James (right) and Pine Tree kindergartner Clifford Kanzler read together during the first of three "buddy reading" days at Conway Intermediate School part of "Read Across America Month" on March 6. According to Pine Tree Librarian Brooke Bartlett, two more buddy reads will take place on the 13th and 27th with different grade levels, among other special reading events. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
A Conway Intermediate fifth grader (left) and Pine Tree kindergartner Aziel Gibbs read together during the first of three "buddy reading" days at Conway Intermediate School part of "Read Across America Month" on March 6. According to Pine Tree Librarian Brooke Bartlett, two more buddy reads will take place on the 13th and 27th with different grade levels, among other special reading events. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
A Conway Intermediate fifth grader and Pine Tree kindergartner Gabriel Haine read together during the first of three "buddy reading" days at Conway Intermediate School part of "Read Across America Month" on March 6. According to Pine Tree Librarian Brooke Bartlett, two more buddy reads will take place on the 13th and 27th with different grade levels, among other special reading events. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Conway Intermediate fifth graders and Pine Tree kindergartners read together during the first of three "buddy reading" days at Conway Intermediate School part of "Read Across America Month" on March 6. According to Pine Tree Librarian Brooke Bartlett, two more buddy reads will take place on the 13th and 27th with different grade levels, among other special reading events. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
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Student Services Director Pam Stimpson reads "The Bakery Dragon and the Fairy Cake" to Michelle Dupuis' second-grade class during Pine Tree Primary School's "Community Reads Day" on March 12. One of several events the school is participating in for "Read Across America Month," 12 community members came to read with each class and talk about their jobs. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Krista Novia from Saco Valley Gymnastics reads "The Bakery Dragon and the Fairy Cake" to Heidi Belle-Isle's kindergarten class during Pine Tree Primary School's "Community Reads Day" on March 12. One of several events the school is participating in for "Read Across America Month," 12 community members came to read with each class and talk about their jobs. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Tin Mountain Conservation Center Executive Director Lori Jean Kinsey reads "The Owl Moon" to Susan Jones' first-grade class during Pine Tree Primary School's "Community Reads Day" on March 12. One of several events the school is participating in for "Read Across America Month," 12 community members came to read with each class and talk about their jobs. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
North Conway Fire Captain John Garcia reads "The Bakery Dragon and the Fairy Cake" to Rachael Fellows' first-grade class during Pine Tree Primary School's "Community Reads Day" on March 12. One of several events the school is participating in for "Read Across America Month," 12 community members came to read with each class and talk about their jobs. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
North Conway Fire Captain John Garcia reads "The Bakery Dragon and the Fairy Cake" to Rachael Fellows' first-grade class during Pine Tree Primary School's "Community Reads Day" on March 12. One of several events the school is participating in for "Read Across America Month," 12 community members came to read with each class and talk about their jobs. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Conway Public Library Assistant Director Tessa Narducci reads "The Bakery Dragon and the Fairy Cake" to Kathy Carrier's kindergarten class during Pine Tree Primary School's "Community Reads Day" on March 12. One of several events the school is participating in for "Read Across America Month," 12 community members came to read with each class and talk about their jobs. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Nancy Ekse from the Pope Memorial Library answers a student question while reading "The Bakery Dragon and the Fairy Cake" to Katrina Zalenski's second-grade class during Pine Tree Primary School's "Community Reads Day" on March 12. One of several events the school is participating in for "Read Across America Month," 12 community members came to read with each class and talk about their jobs. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Conway Intermediate fifth grader Celia Pomerleau and Pine Tree kindergartner Tori Thornton read together during the first of three "buddy reading" days at Conway Intermediate School part of "Read Across America Month" on March 6. According to Pine Tree Librarian Brooke Bartlett, two more buddy reads will take place on the 13th and 27th with different grade levels, among other special reading events. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Conway Intermediate fifth graders Ryker MacMillan (left) and Bristol Shaw (right) read with Pine Tree kindergartner Valerik White during the first of three "buddy reading" days at Conway Intermediate School part of "Read Across America Month" on March 6. According to Pine Tree Librarian Brooke Bartlett, two more buddy reads will take place on the 13th and 27th with different grade levels, among other special reading events. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Conway Intermediate fifth graders Ryker MacMillan (left) and Bristol Shaw (right) read with Pine Tree kindergartner Valerik White during the first of three "buddy reading" days at Conway Intermediate School part of "Read Across America Month" on March 6. According to Pine Tree Librarian Brooke Bartlett, two more buddy reads will take place on the 13th and 27th with different grade levels, among other special reading events. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Conway Intermediate fifth graders Brody Coffey (left) and Roman Gagne (right) read with Pine Tree kindergartner Grayson McDonough during the first of three "buddy reading" days at Conway Intermediate School part of "Read Across America Month" on March 6. According to Pine Tree Librarian Brooke Bartlett, two more buddy reads will take place on the 13th and 27th with different grade levels, among other special reading events. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Conway Intermediate fifth grader Jayden Pelletier and Pine Tree kindergartner Ellijah Seibel read together during the first of three "buddy reading" days at Conway Intermediate School part of "Read Across America Month" on March 6. According to Pine Tree Librarian Brooke Bartlett, two more buddy reads will take place on the 13th and 27th with different grade levels, among other special reading events. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Conway Intermediate fifth graders Bailey Beckwith (center) and Mackenzie (right) read with Pine Tree kindergartner (and Bailey's younger sister) Hailey Beckwith during the first of three "buddy reading" days at Conway Intermediate School part of "Read Across America Month" on March 6. According to Pine Tree Librarian Brooke Bartlett, two more buddy reads will take place on the 13th and 27th with different grade levels, among other special reading events. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Conway Intermediate fifth grader Greyson James (right) and Pine Tree kindergartner Clifford Kanzler read together during the first of three "buddy reading" days at Conway Intermediate School part of "Read Across America Month" on March 6. According to Pine Tree Librarian Brooke Bartlett, two more buddy reads will take place on the 13th and 27th with different grade levels, among other special reading events. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
A Conway Intermediate fifth grader (left) and Pine Tree kindergartner Aziel Gibbs read together during the first of three "buddy reading" days at Conway Intermediate School part of "Read Across America Month" on March 6. According to Pine Tree Librarian Brooke Bartlett, two more buddy reads will take place on the 13th and 27th with different grade levels, among other special reading events. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
A Conway Intermediate fifth grader and Pine Tree kindergartner Gabriel Haine read together during the first of three "buddy reading" days at Conway Intermediate School part of "Read Across America Month" on March 6. According to Pine Tree Librarian Brooke Bartlett, two more buddy reads will take place on the 13th and 27th with different grade levels, among other special reading events. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Conway Intermediate fifth graders and Pine Tree kindergartners read together during the first of three "buddy reading" days at Conway Intermediate School part of "Read Across America Month" on March 6. According to Pine Tree Librarian Brooke Bartlett, two more buddy reads will take place on the 13th and 27th with different grade levels, among other special reading events. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
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