Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation, in partnership with the Tennessee Department of Education, will celebrate Opportunities with Literacy (OWL) Fest at Hardy Elementary, 2100 Glass St. in Chattanooga next Wednesday from 9:50-11:10 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.-12:25 p.m.
OWL Fest is a curated bookstore and shopping experience, supported by federal funding to promote literacy in Priority schools statewide, including two schools in the Hamilton County School District.
At the event, over 450 pre-K through fifth grade students will have the opportunity to select books to take home, at no cost to families or schools.
"Through OWL Fest, we're creating an inclusive book shopping experience, removing cost barriers so that every student can access the joy of reading,” said James Pond, GELF president. “Our goal is to empower students to choose their own books, foster a sense of ownership and ignite a lifelong passion for learning. It’s more than books. It’s the future of Tennessee."