First Lady to Kick Off Summer Literacy Adventure at Weeki Wachee Springs State Park

Tuesday, June 10, 2014

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First Lady to Kick Off Summer Literacy Adventure at Weeki Wachee Springs State Park

Tallahassee, Fla., June 10, 2014 - Tomorrow, Florida First Lady Ann Scott will visit Weeki Wachee Springs State Park on the first stop of 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 125 children and encourage them to keep reading all summer

When: Wednesday, June 11, 201410 a.m.

Where: Weeki Wachee Springs State Park
6131 Commercial Way
Spring Hill

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.