Students in child development from Montgomery County High School visited the Montgomery City Public Library on Sept. 18 to learn about the importance of starting a foundation with small children and reading.

Director Gaylee Harris showcased children’s literature authors and current trends in current books.

“Interacting with children from a very young age with books builds understanding around reading concepts, encourages speech development and bonding,” Harris said.

Students were able to select multiple books to borrow and review. They were scheduled to go to Jonesburg Elementary School and read books with the kindergarten students.

“This experience allows my students to be empowered with the ability to give back to our community,” MCHS teacher Beth Beattie said. “Watching my crew of teenagers come to life with silly character voices and little bitty kindergarteners cuddle in next to them as they read, that’s why I got into this profession, for moments like this.”