PHOTOS: Inspiring a love of literature

Luke Hartnett and his daughters, Lillian, 8, left, and Annabelle, 6, draw illustrations for the book they just heard read aloud during Literacy Night at Hillcrest Elementary School on Thursday in Turners Falls.

Luke Hartnett and his daughters, Lillian, 8, left, and Annabelle, 6, draw illustrations for the book they just heard read aloud during Literacy Night at Hillcrest Elementary School on Thursday in Turners Falls. STAFF PHOTO/PAUL FRANZ

Making art from left are Magdalena Sanchez, her daughter Emely Sanchez (eighth grade), Spanish speaking liaison Jimena de Pareja and Magdalena’s other daughter Emma Sanchez (preschool) at Literacy Night at Hillcrest Elementary School in Turners Falls on Thursday.

Making art from left are Magdalena Sanchez, her daughter Emely Sanchez (eighth grade), Spanish speaking liaison Jimena de Pareja and Magdalena’s other daughter Emma Sanchez (preschool) at Literacy Night at Hillcrest Elementary School in Turners Falls on Thursday. STAFF PHOTO/PAUL FRANZ

Parents and students pick out free books at Literacy Night at Hillcrest Elementary School on Thursday in Turners Falls.

Parents and students pick out free books at Literacy Night at Hillcrest Elementary School on Thursday in Turners Falls. STAFF PHOTO/PAUL FRANZ

Published: 10-25-2024 5:39 PM

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