Claire’s Day is the Celebration of Life, Authors, Illustrators and Reading Excellence. Join us at Toledo Lucas County Public Library on Saturday, April 8 from 9am – 4pm for this free event.
Leadership Sponsors: Toledo Lucas County Prosecutor’s Office, The Andersons, Paramount, The Blade, Tireman, Toledo Spring Services, United Way and Toledo Lucas County Public Library
Held annually for the past 16 years in Maumee, Ohio in memory of Claire Lynsey Rubini this book festival will be a new community favorite! We are happy to be hosting the event in three locations, including Toledo MAIN Library! A local committee is preparing for this day to be a special FREE FAMILY book festival at the Toledo Lucas County MAIN Public Library.
Claire’s parents, Brad & Julie Rubini will be in attendance as we welcome all of our guests that day. They will be joined by guest authors and illustrators:
Katherine Ayres, www.katherineayres.com
Denise Brennan Nelson, www.denisebrennannelson.com
Meaghan Fisher,www.meaghanfisher.com
Jael Richardson, www.jaelrichardson.com
Nick Rokicki & Joe Kelley, www.petethepopcorn.com
Aaron Zenz, www.aaronzenz.com
Guests will:
**Meet prolific and award winning authors & Illustrators who will be available for presentations, autographs and photos.
**Join us for the C.A.R.E. Awards, recognizing children who are nominated by their teachers for increasing their reading skills!
**Creation Station! Hands-on children’s activities including special appearances by characters in costume, craft areas, story telling and even a little science magic!
Food, books, t-shirts and other literacy items will be available for purchase.
