This year’s theme is “Advancing Literacy in the Digital Age” Sept. 8 marks International Literacy Day, which aims to highlight the importance of reading and writing abilities in individuals globally.

Race founder and Olympian Joan Benoit Samuelson read to students at Pond Cove Elementary School.

This story was updated to add other counties where the program has been rolled out, and clarify the role of the Office of Youth and Community Restoration. Only a few months into Rosie Leyva’s job as a ...