White House Press Release - Second Lady Usha Vance and Ohio First Lady Fran DeWine Host Summer Reading Challenge Event at Ohio State Fair

On Monday, July, 28, 2025, Second Lady Usha Vance attended the Ohio State Fair's Family Day to visit with families and children from all across Ohio. She discussed the Summer Reading Challenge and co-hosted alongside Ohio First Lady Fran DeWine a scavenger hunt through books, highlighting Ohio's expansive nature. Vance and DeWine shared their love of reading with the children and encouraged them to continue learning throughout the summer.

"It was a pleasure discussing the Summer Reading Challenge with First Lady of Ohio Fran DeWine and sharing our love of reading with kids at the State Fair. I am grateful for her support of my Summer Reading Challenge and encourage everyone to pick up a new book today," said Second Lady Usha Vance.

"Early literacy is so important to ensuring Ohio kids are ready to go when they reach kindergarten," said Mrs. DeWine. "It was so special to be with Second Lady Usha Vance today at the Natural Resources Park at the Ohio State Fair to read to kids and challenge them to explore nature and encourage a love of reading."

For more information on the Second Lady's Summer Reading Challenge please visit www.wh.gov/read.