Local groups distribute dictionaries to foster literacy

WRVO

Published October 27, 2006 at 12:14 AM EDT

By Richard A Annal

Oswego New York – a coalition of groups will be giving away dictionaries to every third grader in Syracuse. It's hoped the move will help foster literacy. WRVO's Richard Annal spoke to project chair Karen Hawkins....

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