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Elementary librarians showcase student reading gains; student describes how library helped her learn English
Summary
District librarians highlighted five student stories showing reading and confidence gains tied to school libraries; third-grader Mia Panda Diaz told the board the library made her feel ‘happy’ and helped her learn new English words.
Silke Reyna, Kimber Valley librarian, opened the presentation by introducing third-grade student Mia Panda Diaz and describing Mia’s arrival from Peru and early struggles with English. Reyna said the library became “a space for growth, courage, and belonging” as Mia began exploring English books and building confidence.
Mia told the board, “The first time that I came to the library, I was so excited because I saw a lot of books to read.…
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