National Book Festival and Reading
Laura Bush hosted the National Book Fesitval
on September 8 to highlight the importance of reading and libraries in the U.S. To coincide with this event,
Mrs. Bush established the Laura Bush Foundation for America's Libraries which she
created to enhance the collections of school libraries across the country.
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.
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.
