March Into Reading

March Into Reading: An Illustrator's Life

Celebrate March Into Reading with a presentation by professional children's book illustrator Cheryl Kirk Noll on Friday, March 1st @ 3:30pm.  Find out how she became an illustrator, the process involved in creating a book, about the printing process and about the life of a freelancer.  No registration is required for this free program, just drop in.  Held in the lower level program room at the Newport Public Library.  This is event is part of the 10th Annual March Into Reading celebration.

 10th Annual March Into Reading

Don't miss March Into Reading, a free event for children and families promoting reading.  This event will take place on Saturday, March 2nd from 9:30am - 1:00pm at the O'Hare Academic Center on Ochre Point Avenue at Salve Regina University. 

Meet authors and illustrators, hear them provide presentations on their work and participate in crafts and activities.  Meet author Laura Backman, hear her read her book aloud and meet Lemon the Duck!  This year's authors and illustrators also include David Macaulay, Ann Hood, Lucinda Landon, Marc Tyler Nobleman, Laura Gates Galvin, Mark Peter Hughes and David Biedrzycki.  Books will be available for purchase and signing.  For more information contact the Children's Desk at 401-847-8720 ext. 204.