Richland One Celebrates Reading With Celebrities

Richland One will hold an event with celebrity appearances, dance performances and, of course, free books — all to celebrate the importance of reading. 

The district invites students and family members to its literary extravaganza, "Reading Rocks Our Mind, Body and Soul," Saturday at W.G. Sanders Middle School from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Visitors can meet local and national authors, including author and illustrator R. Gregory Christie and author Rose Rock, who is also the mother of comedian Chris Rock. 

Other celebrity appearances include Miss South Carolina Teen USA Keyla Childs and event emcee Tony Clyburn of B106.7 radio. 

Students and parents can also enjoy games, a magic show by magician John Tudor and a dance performance by The Senior Savvy Line Dancers. 

This year's event also includes a health fair sponsored by Palmetto Health Richland with free screeings for vision, blood pressure and cancer. The American Red Cross will also offer a CPR course.

W.G. Sanders Middle School is located at 3455 Pinebelt Rd.