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CLIF Holiday Book Drive w/ Katherine Paterson, Christy Mihaly & Leda Schubert
A virtual storyteller event to kick-off Bear Pond’s annual Holiday Book Drive to benefit CLiF, the Children’s Literacy Foundation, which gives books to kids up to age 12 throughout New Hampshire and Vermont. Join us for readings by local children’s authors Katherine Paterson, Christy Mihaly, and Leda Schubert presenting their new books.
WATCH the recorded VIDEO of the event here.
Buy Local, Give Local! Buy a Gift, Give a Gift!
This event is brought to you by Bear Pond Books and CLiF, the Children's Literacy Foundation.
Below is a list of hot new children's books by local Vermont authors that Jane Knight recommends for the age group CLiF serves, including the new books by our presenters. Thanks for your support!
Date:
11/09/2021
Time:
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Place:
ZOOM
United States
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Caldecott Medal WinnerNewbery Honor BookAPALA Award Winner
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