First Lady Continues Summer Literacy Adventure at Fort George Island Cultural State Park

Monday, July 7, 2014

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First Lady Continues Summer Literacy Adventure at Fort George Island Cultural State Park

Tallahassee, Fla., July 7, 2014 - Tomorrow, Florida First Lady Ann Scott will visit Fort George Island Cultural State Park in Jacksonville as she continues the 2014 Summer Literacy Adventure. This is the fourth consecutive year First Lady Scott has participated in the Summer Literacy Adventure.

What: First Lady to read to more than 70 children and encourage them to keep reading all summer

When: Tuesday, July 8, 201410:30 a.m.

Where: Fort George Island Cultural State Park
State Road A1A South
Jacksonville

Research shows that children who do not continue reading through the summer can lose a month or more of progress made during the school year. By encouraging their children to read, parents are playing a critical role in achieving Florida's goal of having every child reading at or above grade level.

Children can pledge to make summer reading a real-life adventure at 2014 Summer Literacy Adventure.