Children's Services

Ms. Martha Reads is back with new stories! Tune in online every Friday at 10 a.m.

Ms. Martha shares a story titled "Potato Man and Spud Monkie." It was written and illustrated by Annabelle Wilkinson from Larchmont Elementary.

Ms. Martha shares a story titled, "I Am Special." It was written by Lauryn Vernon, from Chesapeake, VA.

Ms. Martha Reads a story titled "The Nicest Horse." It was written and illustrated by Jaydan Theus from Point O View Elementary School in Virginia Beach.

The 34th annual Virginia Children's Festival returns to Norfolk this weekend, and WHRO Public Media will be there contributing to the fun.

Ms. Martha shares a story written and illustrated by Ava Shubert from Butts Road Primary School in Chesapeake.

Ms. Martha shares a story titled, "The Magic Dress." It was written and illustrated by Mayukha Khambhammettu from Deep Creek Central Elementary in Chesapeake.

Ms. Martha shares a story titled, "Lily and Lil's Hidden Treasure Adventure." It was written by Lilyanna Fungo who attends Tarrolton Elementary in Norfolk.

PRA Group, Inc. has been a sponsor of WHRO’s Literacy Van for several years. They recently hosted a back-to-school drive and donated books and bookbags to the station.

Research shows that reading to children, and encouraging them to read on their own, sets them up for future academic success.