Reading to End Racism is designed to provide engaging and age appropriate forums to explain and explore the topic of racism with students.  Reading to End Racism was originally designed in Colorado, and was brought to Vermont in 2003.  At Orchard, we have made this an annual event, inviting a trained community volunteer into each of our eighteen classrooms.  The trained volunteers use quality children's literature to kick off a discussion and activity that help our students get a better understanding of prejudice and racism. In the follow-up survey, students and teachers expressed their appreciation for the time and energy brought to the day by our wonderful volunteers.