Bookstore Challenging Kids to Read

Barrington Books is challenging kids to read this summer.

As a part of its first Summer Reading Challenge, the store is giving away a free book to any child who reads 10 books between now and August 27 – when the competition ends.

Entry forms with suggested reading selections are available in the store. There is no purchase necessary to participate.

In conjunction with this challenge, the store is hosting a series of Summer Reading Book Club Nights featuring a discussion led by tween, teen, and young-adult fiction authors.

The first Book Club Night is July 21 from 7 to 8:30 pm. It will feature the popular middle-grade novel and now a Disney movie, "LEMONADE MOUTH." The author, Mark Peter Hughes, will lead an interactive talk about the book, and will answer questions about what’s involved when a novel goes from the page to the big screen.

Hughes will also sign copies of his books following the group discussion.

This event is free and open to anyone. For planning purposes, though, the store is asking parents to RSVP with their child’s name and age by calling 401-245-7925 or by emailing: jennifer@barringtonbooks.com.