Lindsey Armitage, a Towamensing Elementary reading specialist, reads Roald Dahl’s “The BFG” during a “book tasting” event Thursday at the school. The book tasting is one of several activities the school held throughout the week to celebrate “Read Across America.” JARRAD HEDES/TIMES NEWS

Sixth grade students at Towamensing Elementary listen to Principal Kelli George read on Thursday during a “book tasting” event in the gymnasium. Students spent 10 minutes at each of four different stations, being introduced to different authors, genres and cultures in a fun, immersive environment. With George are students Benjamin Yaraslovsky, Taylor Santee, Paige Hewko, Hailey Pisulak, Gavyn Pippinger, Landon DiDario and Marlie Moninghoff. JARRAD HEDES/TIMES NEWS