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Local author hopes to inspire POC youth to read with new book series
This was the case for visual artist turned children’s book author Kristen Mann.
“I Really (want to) get the black children excited about seeing themselves on a book”
She told 12 News. Her new series “Legendary Lessons” is a book that surrounds the life of someone very special to her.
“So, my son is Legend Thomas and I wanted to create a book with him as the character just as something special to leave him as a legacy.”
Writing the book isn’t just about her son though. When the pair went searching for a new book at the store or the library, they noticed something was missing from the shelves.
Discovery Center Holds Annual Book Fest This Weekend
Fun and activities for kids this weekend at the Discovery Center’s Book Fest Event.
Looking for something to do with the kids or grandkids this weekend, the Discovery Center at Ross Park is having their annual Book Fest event this Saturday June 12
th beginning at 10:15am.
Admission is free to anyone who show a valid library card.
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The event begins with the unveiling of the new makeover of Blossom the Bull courtesy of local artist Ann Marie Pellegrino.
The 4 county Library system will have staff on location to assist those wishing to sign up for a library card, and local actor and story teller Bill Gorman, the Discovery Centers Matador will be on hand to read the story of Ferdinand.