Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) and the Imaginarium of South Texas teamed up on Saturday to provided hundreds of books to scores of elementary and middle school children eager to enter a world literature.

Children and their families heard Congressman Cuellar speak on the importance of reading and education. With a plethora of stories and subjects to choose from, students were delighted to take home a book of their choice during the event at the Imaginarium of South Texas located inside Mall del Norte. All books are from the Library of Congress and were provided by the Office of Congressman Henry Cuellar.  Congressman Cuellar has provided books from the Library of Congress to the Imaginarium throughout his five terms as a U.S. Congressman. 

Congressman Cuellar gives away books collected by his office from the Library of Congress in Washington to children visiting the Imaginarium in Laredo.

“I am a firm believer in education and want to encourage everyone to maintain a healthy interest in reading,” said Congressman Cuellar.  “Although these children here today may think they are only reading a book of interest, they should realize that by doing so they are actually developing great reading and comprehension skills that will help them get ahead in life.”

Congressman Cuellar speaks with volunteers at the Imaginarium of South Texas during an event giving away Library of Congress books.

"The Imaginarium of South Texas Board of Directors and staff are extremely honored and appreciative of our Congressman Dr. Henry Cuellar for this great initiative in promoting literacy and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics) opportunities for the children of our community,” said Sandra Cavazos, Executive Director of the Imaginarium of South Texas.  “It is because of Congressman Cuellar that we can provide beautiful books to elementary and middle school students from the Library of Congress. We sincerely thank Congressman Cuellar for his commitment to children and the Imagininarium of South Texas."