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Jersey Proud: Firetruck drop-off for book loving student sparks 'Jersey Proud' moment in Mount Laurel

This year’s winner, Sanvika Joshi, logged the most reading minutes among her classmates.

News 12 Staff

May 4, 2026, 10:23 PM

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At Hillside Elementary in Mount Laurel, the district’s “Get Fired Up for Literacy” contest encouraged students to dive into as many books as possible over the winter break.

The reward for the top reader?

A ride to school in a real firetruck.

This year’s winner, Sanvika Joshi, logged the most reading minutes among her classmates.

The initiative is designed to make reading fun and motivating.

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