Story Time at Francis Wyman with Lt. Gov. Timothy Murray

Students at Francis had a special guest Monday morning.

Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor Timothy Murray was at the school for a morning story time as part of the National Education Association's Read Across America program. Read Across America is an annual event, held on March 2,  birthday of beloved children's book author Dr. Seuss. The program is intended to celebrate reading and encourage lifelong literacy.

Before getting down to literature, Murray talked to the children about their home state and gave them a little oral quiz on Massachusetts.

"You are all ambassadors for Massachusetts," he told the students. "You have to know about your state and you have to brag about your state."

Murray, in a seat in the library surrounded by children, then read Dr. Seuss's "The Lorax."

Francis Wyman Principal Susan Astone said she was happy about Murray's visit.

"We're very excited to have such support from the Lt. Govenor," she said. "Reading is an important skill and we always encourage students to read. This will be a memorable event for them and highlight the need to read."