Oklahoma’s premier literacy event for young readers will take place Thursday, March 26, 2026, from 9:00am to 1:00pm at the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden.

This year’s theme is America250: Telling America’s Stories, celebrating our nation’s history and the stories that shaped it. The featured book is Will Rogers and His Great Presidential Pals by Bart Taylor — a fun introduction to American leaders through the wit and wisdom of Oklahoma’s own Will Rogers.

The first 1,500 children who visit the Zoo from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, March 26, will receive a free book while supplies last. Books for multiple age groups and genres are available thanks to the generous support of the Krueger Charitable Foundation.

A select number of kindergarten classrooms from across the state will attend as special guests, receive zoo admission, and enjoy special performances by best-selling author Bart Taylor.

It’s a day of reading, learning, and adventure!