With more people stuck at home, many are turning to fiction and literature for escapism. Chelsea Hodge, a staff member in the University of Arkansas Honors College, is using the beloved Harry Potter series to help her students stay connected. When the college's annual Harry Potter-themed event was canceled, Hodge decided to host a live webcam reading of the books each weekday at 3 p.m. for her students and colleagues.
Virtual Story Hour Helps University Students Connect
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