Congratulations to Glanton-Hindsman Elementary School Principal Cecelia Brown (AKA Pete the Cat) for her victory in the Ferst Readers of Carroll County Book Character Contest! Thank you to everyone who supported Mrs. Brown as she raised funds to benefit early literacy in Carroll County! The contest raised over $18,000 to support Ferst Readers of Carroll County. Ferst Readers provides free books to children from birth until age five to help develop a love for reading during the earliest stages of development. To register your child, or to donate to support their work, please visit carrollferst.org.

Brown wins Ferst Fundraiser Contest
March 23, 2026
