Michigan Reads! Open a book, Open their world!

The Michigan Reads! program seeks to highlight the importance of reading and sharing books with children, especially during the critical development ages of 0-5, and to recognize the vital role of public libraries which provide access to quality books, programs and services to children and families that lay the foundation for reading and school success. Each year a book is selected to represent Michigan Reads!. This year the book is Big Chickens by Leslie Helakoski.

The Michigan Reads! kick off event is at the Target Book Festival on Saturday August 25 at Kensington Metropark from 10am - 5pm. The day will feature readings, storytelling, demonstrations, appearances by national/local authors and story characters, activity workshops and book-related merchandise, family-focused entertainment including children's book author readings and book signings, appearances by costumed characters and musical performances. Entry to the park and the book festival is free.