White House trick-or-treaters to receive candy and books this Halloween
The White House is putting the "boo" in "books" this Halloween, with a plan to dole out reading material along with the traditional candy to trick-or-treaters.
President Biden and first lady Jill Biden will host a "Hallo-READ!" event Wednesday, which will bring local students, military and neighborhood families to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., the White House announced Monday.
"Children will trick-or-treat along the South Lawn of the White House up to the South Portico to receive candy and books from White House friends and neighbors," for the spine-tingling celebration, held a day before Halloween.
The first lady's "Hallo-READ!" theme will "highlight the spooktacular thrill of reading," the White House said. Jill Biden is a professor at Northern Virginia Community College.
"Lawn games and a spooky story time corner will also be a part of the Halloween festivities again this year, featuring special guests reading their favorite books of the season to children," the White House said.
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