Martha Reads

This week Ms. Martha reads a story titled, "I Am Special." Written by Lauryn Vernon a 1st grader from Chesapeake, VA.

Ms. Martha reads a fun story titled "Dear Diary: Recess Rap Battle" written by Taryn Vernon, a 4th grader from Chesapeake, Virginia.

Ms. Martha reads a story about a tooth fairy who meets some new friends. This story was written by a kindergartener named Scarlett who attends Achilles Elementary.

Ms. Martha Reads a story called "There’s No Place Like Home" written by Malayia Charles, a 3rd grader from College Park Elementary School in Virginia Beach.

Ms. Martha Reads a story called "The Hungry Little Fawn" written by a kindergartner named Adilynn from Williamsburg, VA.

The City of Norfolk hosted its inaugural Lifelong Learning Week earlier this year, and attendees were treated to a story and activities from Ms. Martha Reads and the WHRO Literacy Van.

Join WHRO Public Media at Norfolk Public Library's Jordan-Newby Anchor Branch at Broad Creek for a special treat! We're taking Ms. Martha Reads on the road!

Ms. Martha Reads welcomed a very special guest recently. Virginia's First Lady Pamela Northam came by to help read a story

WHRO Public Media started off the new year with a win this week! The station's new weekly digital series Ms. Martha Reads won a Public Media Award at yesterday.

WHRO Public Media's "First Books" program gives thousands of books to area children who might not otherwise own a book. Meet one of the people behind this important program.