Wyoming Reads puts books in students’ hands

First graders in Greybull celebrated Wyoming Reads Day on Tuesday, May 15, at the Greybull Public Library in partnership with the Greybull Elementary School Library. First graders from Mrs. Otto and Mr. Carney’s classes met at the library to listen to a story and hear about the library’s summer programming, which will be held each Wednesday in June. Afterwards, Wende Jenness, the Greybull Elementary Librarian, presented students with a book of their choice from the Wyoming Reads list and was one of many literacy celebrations occurring across the state after Gov. Mark Gordon signed a bill into law in March, which marked the third Tuesday in May, “Wyoming Reads Day.” The legislation, sponsored by Rep. Art Washut, was introduced during the 2024 Wyoming Legislative budget session, at the end of the Wyoming Reads 25th Anniversary year.