PRESS PHOTOS BY STACEY KOCHIllustrator and author Lee Harper introduces himself to students and their parents during an event April 2 at Whitehall High School. The annual program, provided through Title I funding, included the presentation, a drawing session, meet and greet, book raffle and signing, snacks and giveaways.

Nayelli Moronta (left) and Roxanne Damiani show their own drawings of two of Harper’s popular characters — Turkey and Woolbur.

Attendees listen to Harper explain how he got started in the children’s book business.

District elementary reading and math specialists gather for a photo.