By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER With summer vacation in full swing, Bristol children have an opportunity to delve in to the world of books during the Second Annual Reading on the Green. Sponsored by the Bristol Public Library, Kids in the Middle, Early Childhood Alliance, and the Bristol Historical Society, the program is designed for younger children of reading age. On June 28, children and families will meet author Christine Ieronimo, Meris Palmer, the Teller of Tales, and the Raggedy Ann Lady-Mary Forcier. Each child in attendance will also receive a free book giveaway, and will have a chance to win prizes. “We decided to do it in the beginning of this summer to kick off our summer reading program,” said Valerie Toner, the supervisor of Children’s Services at Bristol Public Library. Toner said last year’s event brought up to 50 families, noting how the children immersed themselves into the stories that were read. Meris Palmer, “Teller of Tales,” provided a story last year and will appear again this year. During the event, author Christine Ieronimo will read her book, “A Thirst for Home: A Story of Water Across the World.” Middle school students in the Kids in the Middle [...]
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