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In a bright classroom, a female teacher stands at the front holding up an open picture book for her students. A group of elementary children sit at their desks, looking toward her with interest. The room is filled with instructional posters, a large digit Launch the media gallery 1 player
A teacher stands before a group of students seated at clustered tables in a blue-walled classroom. She holds a book open, showing the illustrations to the class. The wall behind her is decorated with a "Word of the Week" board and a creative student projeTwo young girls sit side-by-side on a bench in front of a cinderblock wall. One student in a white shirt and red pants leans over a plastic bin filled with books, while the other student in a red sweater and heart-patterned leggings helps her flip throughA top-down view of several paper bookmarks spread across a gray table. The bookmarks are decorated with drawings of bookshelves, plants, and stars, with the words "World Read Aloud Day" colored in various bright markers by students.

Judy Kelly

A librarian reads a book aloud to an engaged class of elementary students for World Read Aloud Day 2026.

World Read Aloud Day 2026

2025-2026 School Year

February 27, 2026

On Wednesday, February 3, 2026,  West Central Elementary students celebrated World Read Aloud Day with two terrific guest readers from the Henderson County Public Library.

Hen-Co’s new library director, Stacy Merry, along with Loreena Baker, shared some wonderful tales, including interactive “you choose” story books. They loved sharing these stories with the students and were impressed with the kids' amazing listening skills.

Students could also take part in a bookmark contest, to commemorate this event. One winner from each classroom was selected to earn a free book. 

This global literacy event honors the power of storytelling and encourages reading aloud to our children. When children hear stories read aloud it improves memory, comprehension, focus, and builds their love of reading!  Snuggling up on a comfortable chair, sharing a story or two is a wonderful way to spend time together!
 

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