Sussex Academy sophomore Natalia Gatti has earned top honors in the school’s annual Poetry Out Loud competition, following two rounds of performances held Dec. 18.

Governor Matt Meyer declared September as Literacy Month in Delaware, tying it to new education investments aimed at improving reading outcomes. While scores continue to decline in the Indian River School District, the plan underscores the state’s commitment to addressing literacy challenges.

Existing and new registrants of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in Delaware can now receive bilingual English/Spanish books every month, making Delaware one of six states offering this option.

On Tuesday morning, the first cohort of Hispanic moms and their children graduated after completing a 10-week program at North Georgetown Elementary aimed at improving their communication and early literacy skills with their children.

This spring, Sussex County Libraries are celebrating literacy with the third annual Children’s Book Festival, a gathering of authors and families on Saturday, May 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Georgetown Public Library.

The winner of this regional bee will go on to compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee in DC.