Columbia Elementary School students take home free books through ‘Magic of Storytelling’ campaign
Friday, May 17, 2024 1:52AM The mission is to cultivate the next generation of storytellers with the “Magic of Storytelling” campaign. FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — At Columbia Elementary School Thursday, first grade Cougars were welcomed into the library by pounding paws with Principal Mike Rivard. “Yes! Go shop books!” Rivard told a student. Their normal reading area was transformed with balloons and streamers and, most importantly, books for students. “We’re having the book giveaway.” Rivard said. Through a partnership with ABC30’s parent company Disney, First Book and Educational Employees Credit Union, more than 2,200 books are being given to kids Pre-K to second grade in the Fresno Unified School District. The mission is to cultivate the next generation of storytellers with the “Magic of Storytelling” campaign. It can also help build libraries for children who don’t have books at home. “This is just an added plus so that more kids have more books in their home library and they can spend time in text in the evenings, weekends and throughout the summer,” Rivard said. Each student was able to stroll down tables filled with tales