2nd annual Family Literacy Festival held Saturday

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - The second annual Family Literacy Festival was held Saturday and included story time in Santa Barbara.

The free family event shared the joy of reading and family connection.

Local authors had the chance to read to community member which includes the author of Enchanted Tales of Magic Mojo and Gail.

 The festival works with schools and families to share the powerful message that readers are leaders.

"We're here just to really celebrate our students and continue to develop literacy and work with our community partner to support students and families as they work with children and develop their skills long term," said Sonia Wilson with Santa Barbara Unified School District.