Biden and Jill Biden hand out books and candy while hosting thousands for rainy trick or treating
Associated PressWASHINGTON — Gray skies and drizzle added a spooky element and books were as abundant as candy at Halloween eve trick-or-treating that President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden hosted at the White House. Monday’s “Hallo-READ!” event featured book giveaways and story readings by the first lady, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, Education Secretary Miguel Cardona and authors. After she finished reading, the president and first lady spent about 90 minutes welcoming children from local public schools and from military families, who were invited. Jill Biden, who is a lifelong teacher, came up with the “Hallow-READ!” theme and a decor featuring famous literary characters, ghoulish tales and ghost story time, the White House said.
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