Rutherford and Cannon county families can step inside the pages of their favorite children’s books with United Way of South Central Tennessee’s seventh annual Storybook Breakfast. The event, presented by MMC Pediatrics, takes place Saturday, March 7, at Overall Creek Elementary School, with three sessions offered at 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Rainbow Fish and a happy child shaking hands (or fins?) at last year’s event.
Designed as a family-friendly experience, the Storybook Breakfast will feature breakfast, crafts, photo opportunities and story time, along with appearances by beloved children’s characters, including:
- Pete the Cat
- Llama Llama
- Esteban the Crayon
- Bluey and Bingo
- Piggie and Elephant
- Dinosaur from “How Do Dinosaurs?”
Proceeds from the event will directly support United Way’s efforts to strengthen kindergarten readiness throughout the region. United Way of South Central Tennessee serves as the local sustaining partner for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, providing books each month to nearly 17,000 children from birth to age 5 in Rutherford and Cannon counties. Although families receive the books at no cost, the organization funds the books and mailing expenses locally.
“Research confirms what we see every day in our community: when children have books at home and adults read with them consistently, their literacy skills and confidence grow,” said Kristen Swann, president and CEO of United Way of South Central Tennessee. “Nearly 17,000 children in Rutherford and Cannon counties receive books each month because this community chooses to invest in them. The Storybook Breakfast helps ensure we can continue providing that opportunity to every child, regardless of family income.”
Tickets for the Storybook Breakfast are $15 per person, with a $60 household maximum, and may be purchased online. Proceeds will benefit Imagination Library recipients in Rutherford and Cannon counties.
