A Jerseyville, Illinoise firefighter and his daughter are encouraging kids to read even while in quarantine. JERSEYVILLE, Illinois - With most kids out of school due to the COVID-19 pandemic, reading might be low on a list of priorities.
One New Jersey firefighter and father is trying to combat that and encourage more reading despite being in quarantine. RELATED: Every week little girl looks forward to saying ‘hi’ to UPS delivery man during lockdown Tim Harmon recorded video of himself in full firefighter garb alongside his daughter, Ava.
Together they read ‘The Wonkey Donkey’ by Craig Smith while sitting next to a fire engine. Harmon serves Jerseyville in Illinois and the local public library is efforting their “StoryWalk” initiative which