School is back in session and one local group is making a push to promote reading outside of the classroom.

Light A Candle for Literacy is a volunteer-run after school group on Syracuse's south side that encourages parents to read to their kids and visit libraries.

The group is hosting a parade and festival Saturday to kick off the new school year.

Visit LightACandleforLiteracy.org.

You can visit OnLib.org for more on programming at local libraries.