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BOCA RATON PUBLIC LIBRARY – DOWNTOWN CELEBRATES READ FOR THE RECORD FEATURING A READING OF THE CHILDREN’S BOOK, “NOT NORMAN” ON OCTOBER 22, 2015 (Boca Raton, FL) – The Boca Raton Public Library invites you to celebrate Jumpstart’s 10th annual Read for the Record®, a global campaign that generates public support for high-quality early learning, and highlights the importance of building children’s vocabulary and love for reading. On October 22, 2015, children and adults worldwide will take action by participating in the world’s largest shared reading experience. Join us during Drop-In Story Time at the Downtown Library on October 22 from 10:00-10:30 as City Councilman Scott Singer reads this year’s campaign book, Not Norman: A Goldfish Story, written by Kelly Bennett and illustrated by Noah Z. Jones. With vivid illustrations and expressive language, this humorous tale about a child who finds a new friend in an unexpected place is sure to engage children and adults of all ages. Help us break the world reading record (again!) for the most people reading the same book on the same day. “Shared activities such as Read for the Record help to further the library’s mission to help every child be ready to read when they enter school,” says Amanda Liebl, Youth Programs Director. “This year’s story, Not Norman, is about pets—one of children’s favorite subjects—which is sure to pique their interest in books and encourage the development of early literacy skills.” The first 100 children to enter the doors will receive a free paperback copy of Not Norman courtesy of Friends of the Boca Raton Public Library (one book per family), and everyone will enjoy a cupcake. Come join us for the food and fun!