Will Rogers Learning Community kicked off its Readathon on January 17, a school event on Wednesday evenings promoting family reading. Many kids came in pajamas and with their favorite stuffed animals. Third grader Emily Huitz-Duac and her mom, Lesbia, enjoyed reading time. photo by Margaret Molloy
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