In this episode of Hold My Cafecito, we’re joined by Richard Winters—Coordinator of Library Services, Literature & Language Literacy, and Language & Library—to talk literacy leadership across the Central Valley. Richard shares how connecting schools, libraries, and classrooms strengthens regional literacy systems and why access to engaging, representative texts matters now more than ever. We also spotlight the 20th Annual Region VII Central Valley Literacy Conference, highlighting who should attend and why this event is a meaningful investment in readers, writers, and educators across our region.

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