Some of Lori Smith's second grade class at Towamensing Elementary School dressed up as their favorite storybook characters as part of the celebration of Read Across America week. They are, from left, front, Samantha Peroleri, Sandra Costenbader; back, Ian Everett, Montanna Costenbader, Kevin Bassista, Paige Burnett and Mrs. Stacey Olewine, reading specialist teacher.