Bidens Host 'Hallo-READ' Halloween Event for Thousands at White House, Distributing Books and Candy

First Lady Jill Biden in Cat Costume as 8,000 Guests Join Rainy "Hallo-READ" Halloween Event, Highlighting Famous Literary Tales and Distributing Books Donated by Scholastic and Candy by the National Confectioners Association.

The Bidens organized 'Hallo-READ' Halloween event at the White House, where First Lady Jill Biden dressed as their pet cat, Willow and read children's books to the attendees while emphasizing the importance of reading.
The event was attended by 8,000 guests, including local public school students and military-connected children, who received candy and books at the White House doors.
Besides distributing treats, the event also showcased decorations from popular books including Alice in Wonderland and featured costumed characters from books like Clifford the Big Red Dog and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.
The candies were provided by the National Confectioners Association while Scholastic donated the books that were handed out to the children. Additionally, kids also received recipe cards for making Halloween-themed treats.
Despite being a rainy day, the festive spirit was kept alive with various activities and the President and the First Lady spent about 90 minutes welcoming and interacting with the children.