2010 Event Information
Building upon the success of past events, the 2010 River City Reading Festival specifically targets pre-kindergarten through sixth-grade children. The event seeks to reinforce the importance of reading and literacy to children as a building block for successes in today's world.
Notable regional and local authors will conduct author readings and book signings between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Kate Klise, Priscilla Howe, Leslie Campbell, and Jennifer Glenn will present to the pre-kindergarten through second-grade group. Kate Klise also will present to the third- through sixth-graders, as will Lois Ruby, Ande Parks, and Ann Ingalls.
The day will include craft activities for children, including some activities themed with the author presentations. Costumed characters will roam the grounds of the Lawrence Public Library to engage children and emphasize the importance of reading.
The event will be 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, October 9, at the Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont.
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