Christian County Literacy Council and Atmos Energy are making reading fun for kids by giving them a chance to use a vending machine to get their favorite book.
Kay Coomes with Atmos Energy said that part of their fueling safe and thriving communities initiative is reading.
click to download audioChristian County Public Schools Communications Director Johnna Brown said that she was thrilled when the Literacy Council brought the idea to the school.
click to download audioYour News Edge’s Kim Allen talked to 3rd grader Emma Brady about what she did during the morning.
click to download audioHopkinsville Mayor JR Knight thanked Atmos Energy for their sponsorship of the book vending machine.
click to download audioHopkinsville Convention and Visitor Bureau Director Amy Rogers said that she was very excited to see all the kids at the visitors center.
click to download audioGetting kids excited about reading is one of the top priorities of the Christian County Literacy Council. Through this book vending machine kids will be able to associate reading with fun.
The machine is located at the Hopkinsville-Christian County Visitors Center.
Photos by Kim Allen.
