Be A Reader Tour Comes to Atlanta

Carl Buddig, Councilman Aaron Watson and Clifford the Big Red Dog helped CIS of Atlanta Celebrate Literacy During the Be A  Reader Tour

On October 4th, Carl Buddig and Reading Is Fundamental brought the Be A Reader Tour to Atlanta's Benteen Elementary School through a partnership with Communities In Schools of Atlanta. CIS of Atlanta operates the largest Reading Is Fundamental program in the state of Georgia, distributing thousands of new books to students in its partner schools each year. The ten city Be A Reader Tour and literacy initiative, sponsored by Carl Buddig, is designed to nourish young minds through literacy. The chicago-based company has donated $100,000 to support Reading Is Fundamental as a part of their commitment to literacy.

Atlanta City Councilman Aaron Watson and CIS of Atlanta's Executive Director, Patty Pflum, read "Max for President," to a captive audience of Benteen Elementary School students during the event. Following the story time, the excited group of third graders took advantage of the opportunity to ask special guest, Councilman Watson, questions about his life. When asked about his educational and career paths, Watson shared, "Reading and always seizing opportunities to learn were two of the most important things to shape my life. Read whenever you can. And, never stop learning."

The Be A Reader Tour stop at Benteen included a visit from Clifford the Big Red Dog, who helped students select books for their home libraries. CIS thanks Clifford, Councilman Watson, Henry Coleman, Carl Buddig, Reading Is Fundamental, Scholastic and the students, faculty and staff of Benteen Elementary School for a wonderful event!

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