Author Carmen Agra Deedy celebrates Children’s Book Day at library
Nationally renowned author and storyteller Carmen Agra Deedy will speak and share stories with children and families in an event celebrating Día, a national effort to emphasize the importance of literacy for all children from all backgrounds.
The event will be held online at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, April 29. Admission to An Evening of Storytelling with Carmen Agra Deedy is free, but advance registration is required.
The first 150 registered participants will receive a free copy of Deedy’s latest book,
Deedy is the author of 12 books for children, including ‘
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Nationally renowned author and storyteller Carmen Agra Deedy will speak and share stories with children and families in an event celebrating Día, a national effort to emphasize the importance of literacy for all children from all backgrounds. (Image Credit Carmen Agra Deedy | FCPL)
Nationally renowned author and storyteller Carmen Agra Deedy will speak and share stories with children and families in an event celebrating Día, a national effort to emphasize the importance of literacy for all children from all backgrounds.
The event will be held online Thursday, April 29 at 6:30 p.m. Admission to An Evening of Storytelling with Carmen Agra Deedy is free, but advance registration is required.
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An official map of the participating locations of the Storybook Walk, which can be printed and brought to the Marshalltown Public Library by May 1 when completed to receive a free book and be entered to receive prizes.
A page-turning adventure will take families on a trip across downtown Marshalltown.
Marshalltown Central Business District and Marshalltown Public Library have partnered to put on a Storybook Walk throughout downtown businesses beginning Friday.
Fifteen businesses are participating in the Storybook Walk. Pages from the bilingual picture book “Book Fiesta!” will be posted inside the 15 businesses along a planned route. Kids and their families can read parts of the story while shopping around local stores.
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