A partnership between the school district and local vendors helps young ladies find a dress for the big night.

Dolled up in a short pink floral dress, Erica Magallon made walking a runway look easy Saturday afternoon at the Fashion Show mall when she showed off her prom dress for the first time. “It’s like I’ve been doing it forever,” said Magallon, the 18-year-old Desert Pines High School senior’s first time on the catwalk.

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The 10th Anniversary Storybook Gala "One Enchanted Evening", hosted by local non-profit children's literacy group Spread the Word Nevada, was a celebration of community spirit and generous giving.

Held at The Venetian on September 17, proceeds from the event will sponsor literacy services and books, which will continue serving the low-income students and families within the Las Vegas valley. Spread the Word Nevada's goal is to encourage children to gain success through reading and literacy support.

Four-time Emmy award-winning anchor and President of 10e Public Relations Kendall Tenney along with renowned auctioneer Christian Kolberg entertained guests throughout the evening.

MGM Resorts Foundation selected Spread the Word Nevada to receive a $27,000 grant. 

The grant will fund the Breakfast with Books program. The program distributes books to children but it also works to spread the love of reading to the whole family. Last year, more than 21,500 books were distributed during these family literacy events. This year, the group plans each month to serve an average of 3,900 students and their families by adopting 26 elementary schools in Clark County. 

"This generous grant by MGM Resorts Foundation will ensure that the low-income families in the Las Vegas Valley have an opportunity to participate in a program that will bring them  together to share quality time, while receiving  literacy tips, books, and activities to use at home as a family," stated Lisa Habighorst, Executive Director of Spread the Word Nevada.