Children of all ages are invited to a special BookFest St. Louis Storytime with A. Lafaye, author of more than a dozen books for young readers, including "No Frogs in School." Lafaye will be joined by Columbia, Missouri's Deborah Zemke, illustrator of "The Absolutely, Positively NO Princesses Book." In addition to the reading, this even will feature costumed characters, photo opportunities, and more.
This special BookFest St. Louis Storytime takes place at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 22 at the Schlafly Branch of the St. Louis Public Library. Free.
More information: bookfeststl.com
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