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Join Scholastic on the ultimate summer road trip as it makes a stop in St. Louis. This free event on July 16 featuring kids' favorite authors, illustrators and characters.
The Summer Reading Road Trip is a reading festival for kids ages 0 to 12 and their families that includes author signings, crafts, and photo opps with your kids' favorite costume characters.
Reservations are NOT necessary. You can also stock up on your favorite books for the summer on-site available from The Novel Neighbor!
5 to 7 p.m. at the St. Louis County Library Headquarters Branch.
More information: scholasticblog.com
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