S.D. Humanities Council puts books in hands of almost 15,000 students

  • Third graders across the state, including these from Timber Lake Elementary School, received a free book from the S.D. Humanities Council and a group of sponsors. Photo courtesy of Carrie Beer
    Third graders across the state, including these from Timber Lake Elementary School, received a free book from the S.D. Humanities Council and a group of sponsors. Photo courtesy of Carrie Beer

    Almost 15,000 South Dakota third graders received early Christmas presents this year, when the South Dakota Humanities Council distributed copies of the 2024 Young Readers One Book statewide.

    The book, Juana & Lucas: Dos Grandes Changes, was written and illustrated by Juana Medina. Medina recorded a special story time video and drawing demonstration, available on SDHC’s Young Readers webpage. “…