
News Release - 4/29/05
FIRST LADY OF IOWA VISITS MADISON ELEMENTARY TO
PRESENT FREE BOOKS TO KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS
In keeping with her efforts to
support literacy throughout the state, Iowa First
Lady Christie Vilsack will be visiting Madison
Elementary at 1:15 p.m. on Thursday, May 5th
to read aloud and then distribute free books to all
kindergartners at the school.
The event will take place in
the Madison Library Media Center. In addition to
talking about the importance of reading, Mrs.
Vilsack is planning to involve students in other
literacy activities and provide a quick
question-and-answer session for the children.
A former teacher/librarian, Mrs. Vilsack has been a
strong proponent of literacy for all ages.
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