Education Initiatives
Mrs. Bush's education initiatives include recruiting more people to
join the teaching profession and helping to ensure children start school
ready to read and learn.
National Book Festival, September 8
Laura Bush hosted the first National Book Festival at the Library of Congress on September 8. The event included readings, book signings, storytelling, and tours of the Library.
U.S. History: First Ladies Gallery
Who was the First Lady at the the turn of the last century? Visit
the First Ladies'
Gallery to find out about the outstanding women who
have served as First Lady of the United States.
Laura Bush and President George W. Bush read to visiting children during the White House Children's Story Hour Dec. 10.