Tracey Quillen Carney ’80 Publishes "Books for Blue"
“Most of all, we want our Reading Tour to be about kids, about our responsibility to them, including our responsibility to nurture their promise, to see each of them for who they are, and to listen and talk with, not just to and about them.”
First Spouse Tracey Quillen Carney ’80 and Governor Carney–in partnership with Dr. Annie Norman, State Librarian of Delaware, and Casey Family Programs, literacy, and early education advocates– launched their Reading Tour yesterday at the Wilmington Public Library. The tour highlights the importance of literacy and encourages children and families to take advantage of the services and programs at local libraries throughout the First State.
As part of the First State’s Reading Tour, Tracey released her original children’s book, “Books for Blue,” illustrated by Director of Communications for Governor Carney, Emily David Hershman ’09.
The book, featuring a baby Blue Hen named Blue, encourages children to visit their local library and step outside their comfort zones to discover their passions through reading. Throughout the text, Blue learns that the library is a great place to “keep looking to learn what you’re looking for.”
“It is my hope that when families think about the role of music at Wilmington Friends, they think far past just the entertainment factor of the performance, but all of the influences that music has on their child’s complete education.”
While visiting Paris, Jimmy Butterfield ’20 and Liam Hudgings ’20 enjoyed a reunion at Fête de la Musique, the global free music festival held each June 21 to celebrate the summer solstice.
1st grade teacher Sia Willie won the Black Author Award from the Black Authors Association (BAA) for her children’s book, “Liberian Rice Bread. Be on the lookout for her book as it will be featured in Times Square later this summer. Congratulations on this amazing accomplishment, Sia!
Students traveled on a WFS Language Trip to Spain, exploring the country's rich history, culture, and regional diversity through experiences in Madrid, Granada, Córdoba, Sevilla, and the small town of Dílar.
What makes our school so special? Sometimes it's the people who choose to come back. Did you know that 15 members of 2025-2026 Wilmington Friends School faculty and staff are also WFS alumni?
Former WFS art teacher and parent of alum Cynthia Mellow returned to campus this spring, stepping in as a substitute for Teacher Teal and working with students in grades 1–5.
WFS staff member Javier Rodriguez stopped by 1st grade Spanish class where he taught them a traditional Mexican song and explained the origin and history of the piñata. After this, students had a blast taking turns swinging at the piñata. Thank you, Javier!
5th grade ukulele players took their music on the road during the final week of school, visiting classrooms to share a short performance and a little joy.
During the final week of school, 2nd and 3rd graders took their learning beyond the classroom, participating in hands-on experiences that brought history and social studies to life.
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