Celebrating Kids and Kindness at the New Rochelle Public Library

The New Rochelle Public Library is celebrating both Children’s Book Week, (November 7 -13) and World Kindness Day, (November 13) with a special event, “Kid’ Books & Kindness: A Celebration” on Saturday, November 12, 2:00 - 4:00 pm at the New Rochelle Public Library, 1 Library Plaza.

The program will feature a visit with debut author/illustrator and sister duo Rina and Risa Horiuchi, who have crafted “K is For Kindness”, an ABC book that expresses how kindness can be found anywhere. In addition, bilingual singer/songwriter Flor Bromley will bring her unique brand of musical entertainment to the celebration, and classic storybook buddies, Frog and Toad will be on hand to meet and greet children and caregivers. Children (and adults too) are encouraged to come to the event dressed as their favorite storybook character.

"We are always looking for fun ways to promote children's literacy. Children's Book Week is the annual celebration of books for young people and the joy of reading, and World Kindness Day focuses on the positive power and the common thread of kindness, so having a children's author/illustrator team who crafted a book about kindness was the perfect fit for the day. We've planned a really fun afternoon of friends, fun and fabulous books, and look forward to seeing everyone, in costume, at the library on Saturday", said Robert Simic, Head of Children's Services, New Rochelle Public Library.