Two Vermont storytellers are coming to the Springfield Town Library in August.
John Steven Gurney
The library welcomes children’s book author author illustrator John Steven Gurney at 11 a.m., Aug. 3.
Gurney is the author and illustrator of the Fuzzy Baseball series of graphic novels and the picture books Dinosaur Train and The Bossy Pirate. He has illustrated more than 140 chapter books, including the A to Z Mysteries, Bailey School Kids and The Calendar Mysteries series. He has illustrated board games, advertisements, posters, puzzles, and even a shopping bag for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade.
There will be a book giveaway too. Each youth in attendance will be given the chance to choose two books to keep. The library thanks the Children’s Literacy Foundation for providing Springfield with the opportunity.
Whether you’re a fan of John Steven Gurney’s books or want to learn more about his process, the event promises to be a treat for all ages.
Michael Caduto
Do you or your family like singing and stories? Master storyteller, singer, songwriter and award-winning author, Michael Caduto will share stories, songs and dances from around the world as he brings adventure tales to life at the library at 1 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 10.
Caduto will share traditional tales of friendship drawn from a rich and exciting diversity of people from many lands. We are all here together, and stories show what we can accomplish by cooperating and appreciating those around us. All ages are invited.
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