From staff reports
The nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center, in partnership with the DAYLO student book club, will hold a holiday-themed community read-aloud, on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 9:30 a.m. to noon, at the Port Royal Farmers Market at 1615 Ribaut Road.
High school and college student volunteers from the Beaufort-based chapters of DAYLO: Diversity Awareness Youth Literacy Organization will gather near the gazebo in Naval Heritage Park to read to young children and their families from diverse holiday picture books, inspiring a love of stories, books, reading, and peer-to-peer mentoring.
Free books for young readers will be available, courtesy of a donation from the nonprofit Lisa Libraries.
Cozy blankets, a plethora of stuffed animals, and some snacks help the students make a welcoming environment in this free community literacy program. These Teddy Bear Picnic read-alouds are also held throughout the year on first Saturdays at the Port Royal Farmers Market, and are often also held in Title One schools throughout our community in conjunction with family literacy programming.
DAYLO is a student-led diversity themed book club and community service group founded at Beaufort High School and now with chapters across South Carolina. Learn more at https://linktr.ee/DAYLOBFT.
The Pat Conroy Literary Center is a nonprofit interpretive and learning center advancing the legacy of beloved, bestselling writer, educator, and mentor Pat Conroy (1945-2016), author of “The Water Is Wide,” “The Great Santini,” “The Prince of Tides,” and more. Learn more at www.patconroyliterarycenter.org.
