Enthusiasm for reading and learning abounded at the 64th William Allen White Awards Celebration Sept. 30 and Oct. 1, 2016, in Emporia, Kans. Emporia State University hosted the annual event which honored two authors of children’s books and provided a forum for children from across the state to gather in celebration of literature. Participants were given the opportunity to attend a sleepover at Emporia Rec Center and meet the award-winning authors in attendance. Storytelling,