Claire's Day

Over 700 Toledo-area kids who have made progress in reading got to choose a book as part of the 13th annual Claire's Day book festival, and there were book signings, readings, and activities all day. The festival honors Claire Lynsey Rubini, a book-lover who died at age ten. Some pictures from the day, with some of the authors and illustrators:

Outdoor activities at the Maumee branch library

 

 

Barry Gott, illustrator of the Dino-sports books by Lisa Wheeler

Margaret McMullan, author of historical novels of coming of age in Mississippi

Rebecca Barnhouse,whose novels have a medieval background

Bryan Chick, author of the Secret Zoo books

Dandi Daley Mackall's books cover a wide range.