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Wyoming Reads celebrates literacy with area first graders

Crook County first graders from Hulett, Moorcroft and Sundance made their annual trek, after a two-year break, to Devils Tower National Monument for the 17th annual Wyoming Reads celebration in Crook County.

It was a gorgeous day to enjoy the natural history of Devils Tower with a hike around it. After their hike, students met at the picnic area, ate lunch and were then entertained in the amphitheater.

Area coordinator Bonnie Stahla, Youth Services Librarian at the Crook County Library in Sundance, explained how Wyoming Reads came to be and how the Sue Jorgensen foundation was founded. Sh...