Students spent the day as their favorite book characters while they read with UNC student-athletes.
Morris Grove Elementary participated in its first-ever #grababook Day last week. The day is designed to build students’ reading stamina and promote a love of reading. Students dressed up as their favorite characters and read with UNC’s student-athletes.
Photography by Virginia Robinson.
Kendra Douglas, a senior at UNC’s track and field team, answers questions from Rebekah Stanley’s fifth graders.Martha Buenrrostro and Emily Moreno with a very fancy Fancy Nancy, aka Eliana LoBianco.Isaac Tarter probably used the Accio spell to gather the pieces of his Harry Potter costume – and to great effect.Curious George befriends a dinosaur! Luke Morris and Cady Sayed show off their costumes as other classmates looks on.Ms. Stanley’s fifth graders with Kendra and her fellow track teammate Sam Miller, a junior.
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