Reading Rocks in Rockford - 2025

This year, Reading Rocks in Rockford did not conflict with National Trails Day (next weekend), so I signed up again. Last year I explained some about how well the event was run, and I'll say that again. They (the library) have been doing this for 16 years, so they have every detail covered. Every author had to have at least one book aimed at kids (babies through teens, so there's a lot of leeway there) to participate.

This is the Book Bus that is a mobile library with books for kids up through about 6th grade.

It's pretty great to see a community where kids are excited about books. There are reading awards given throughout the year. There are featured authors who speak. There are crafts, and just lots of kid-centric fun.

Flicka the miniature horse was there again.

My friend "Stella the Dinosaur," could find a soul-mate here.

But I have to be honest and say that I gave my heart to Willow the Vizsla. Yes, it's a puppy. Vizsla puppies look like miniature adults, not puppy-ish. That's one feature that helped me identify Maggie as a Vizsla.

I did quite well, for which I am grateful. Only problem, the day did not warm up as fast as I expected so I about froze for the first couple of hours. I rarely forget to take an extra jacket, but I take no responsibility for my actions before at least 7 a.m.

So three hours of driving, book vendor event, and then I took a hike. I'll tell you about that tomorrow. Hint- the NCT goes right through Rockford on the street the library is on!

I've made it to tired. Not doing much else tonight.

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