Each November, communities across the nation observe National Family Literacy Day, a celebration of the vital role families play in helping children develop into lifelong readers. While one day of attention is beneficial, actual literacy growth doesn’t happen in a single event or classroom lesson. Growth occurs through consistent effort and collaboration between schools and families throughout the year.

At Gunter ISD, a growing school district north of Dallas, we are committed to the long game of literacy. Our district’s librarian, Mrs. Erin Genthner, has made it her mission to weave literacy into the fabric of family and community life. She understands that reading development occurs most when not confined by the four walls of the schoolhouse, but shared at home, in conversations, and th

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