Elrich, Albornoz​ Read To Kids On Read Across America Day

SILVER SPRING, MD — Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and Councilmember Gabe Albornoz celebrated Read Across America Day on Sunday by reading stories to young children in Silver Spring.

The event, hosted by The Children's Opportunity Fund, was held at the Wheaton Library and Community Recreation Center located at 11701 Georgia Ave.

The Democrats participated in the event to illustrate the importance of reading, especially at a young age.

"We know that if kids start school level, that they tend to stay level. And we know that if they start school behind, particularly in reading, it's very hard to make up the difference," Elrich told Montgomery Community Media.

The event featured the children's books "Should I Share My Ice Cream?" by The New York Times best-selling author Mo Willems and "Book Fiesta!," which is the bilingual story of "Children's Day/Book Day" written by Pat Mora.