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Cherokee Nation Councilor Reads to Webbers Falls Students
Uriah Grass joins elementary students for Read Across America day activities
Mar. 18, 2026 at 4:03pm
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Webbers Falls Public School elementary students had a special guest reader for Read Across America day - Cherokee Nation Tribal Council member Uriah Grass. Grass joined Mrs. Elam's kindergarten class to read stories and teach the students a few words in the Cherokee language. The students enjoyed the interactive reading session as part of the school's annual Read Across America celebrations.
Why it matters
Read Across America is a nationwide initiative to encourage reading and literacy, especially among young students. Having community leaders like Councilor Grass participate helps promote the importance of reading and connect students to their local culture and heritage.
The details
Uriah Grass, a member of the Cherokee Nation Tribal Council, visited Webbers Falls Public School to read to Mrs. Elam's kindergarten class as part of the school's Read Across America day activities. Grass read stories to the students and taught them a few words in the Cherokee language, engaging the class in an interactive reading session.
- Read Across America day was celebrated on March 18, 2026 at Webbers Falls Public School.
The players
Uriah Grass
A member of the Cherokee Nation Tribal Council who participated in Read Across America day activities at Webbers Falls Public School.
Mrs. Elam
A kindergarten teacher at Webbers Falls Public School who hosted Councilor Grass's reading session with her class.
Webbers Falls Public School
An elementary school in Webbers Falls, Oklahoma that celebrated Read Across America day with a special guest reader from the Cherokee Nation.
The takeaway
Engaging community leaders like Councilor Grass in literacy initiatives helps promote reading while also connecting students to their local culture and heritage. Events like Read Across America day are valuable opportunities to inspire young students and foster a love of reading.
