Students at Staton and Whitney Elementary Schools are working to set a world record for the most people reading the same book on the same day.

This literacy event is to raise awareness about the importance of early education and reading. In partnership with Jumpstart’s 2011 Read for the Record and the Pearson  Foundation, pajama-wearing Ethel Staton Elementary School students will read Anna Dewdney’s book “Llama Llama Red Pajama” at 9:15 a.m. Thursday. Staton Elementary School is located at 1700 Sageberry Dr., Las Vegas. Students will be sharing their love of reading with Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman.

Also on a record-setting path will be Whitney Elementary School students who will be participating in literacy fun with Governor Brian Sandoval at Whitney Elementary, 5005 Keenan Ave., Las Vegas, at 1:15 p.m.

Everyone can participate in the Read for the Record challenge by reading online. The community is invited to visit www.wegivebooks.org/campaigns/read-for-our-schools and register to read. "Llama Llama Red Pajama" is available to read on www.wegivebooks.org, as are many other children’s books.

Kidville is celebrating its grand opening Saturday with Kid Fest.

Kid Fest will feature a 30 minute concert along with access to the facility's gym, games, arts and crafts plus age-appropriate snacks. Kidville is inside Tivoli Village at Alta Drive and Rampart Boulevard. The festival is from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Entrance into the festival is free but organizers are encouraging people to either donate $10 or donate an unopened package of diapers to the local charity Baby's Bounty. Baby's Bounty works to make sure every newborn in southern Nevada has the essentials items they need to thrive.

Kidville offers a variety of classes, space for birthday parties, a children's hair salon, an indoor play area all geared toward children newborn to 6 years old. To RSVP to the event go to rsvptivoli@kidville.com

Kids will have a chance to learn all summer long at summer camps at the Springs Preserve. The programs start Monday and last through August 22. 

The camps are open for kids six to 12 years old. They're offered Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with extra-hours care available for a fee. The Springs Preserve, Drama Kids International and YMCA of Southern Nevada are working together on the project. During the camps kids will get a chance to explore all the exhibits at the Springs Preserve including a real archeology dig, plays on the amphitheater stage and swimming at the nearby Heinrich YMCA. 

Each week will feature a new activity with experts in a chosen field focusing on education. The cost is $230 a week and $210 a week for Springs Preserve members. Space is limited. If you are interested call 822-7700. You can also stop by the Preserve ticket office at Valley View Boulevard between U.S. 95 and Alta Drive.