Hammond students share books and meet author, storyteller

HAMMOND | The School City of Hammond, in collaboration with the Northwest Indiana Reading Council, hosted a Young Authors Conference last month at Morton Elementary School.

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South Holland kids pause to read with four-legged friends

SOUTH HOLLAND | Children practiced their reading skills on Monday when dogs trained by Power Paws for Kids visited the South Holland Public Library to listen to stories.

Author visits Lansing school

Author and Times columnist Carrie Steinweg, of Lansing, visited Lansing Christian School for their Young Author's Day event where she read her children's book, "Old 104 Rides Again" to students in first, second and third grades.

Author visits Lansing school

LANSING | Times columnist and author Carrie Steinweg recently read from her children's book to students at Lansing Christian School.

South Holland kids pause to read with four-legged friends

Eight-year-old Abby Kooy pets Harley, a black Labador retriever, as 5-year-old Amani Harrington reads to the dog Monday evening at the South Holland Public Library. Harley is trained and certified by Power Paws for Kids. Harley is held by Linda Peters.

'Let's Sing' choir driven by their passion for music

HAMMOND | They may be small in stature, but the 'Let's Sing' five, six and seven year-old choir has a huge presence as their voices can be heard pelting out songs like 'Amazing Grace' to the tune of The Animals' 'House of the Rising Sun.'

"In Too Deep" by Amanda Grace

Flux Publishing, $9.95, Ages 12 and up "In Too Deep" by Amanda Grace

Buffalo Wild Wings diners get a free book about Alaska in library project

The Lansing Library participated in World Book Night on Tuesday, with volunteers at various locations in the village handing out books for free to encourage nonreaders to read.

PUC professor pens book about Haiti experiences

A Purdue University Calumet professor who narrowly escaped the 2010 Haitian earthquake by a matter of hours has written a book in tribute to the nation, “Brush with Haiti.”

Battle of the Books competition a success

The Night Owls, a homeschooled team, won first place for the fourth- and fifth-grade division. Pictured are John Lustyk, Sam Gottardo, Katie Canty, Jackie Heavner, Eliana Smith and Seth Smith.

Battle of the Books competition a success

The third-grade winning team of the Battle of the Books is the Book Beasts from Illinois Lutheran School. Pictured are Westin Gunderson, Sofia Biesterfeld, Gabriel Ward and Christian Holmes.

Battle of the Books competition a success

The Rapid Readers won the sixth-, seventh-, and eighth grade division. They are homeschooled. Pictured are Chase Toman, Ethan Renstrom, Katelyn Renstrom, Nicole Reichard, Naomi Czaja, Zach Polsky and Keegan Heavner.

Kid Picks with Philip Potempa

From books and games to educational toys and DVDs, there's never a dull moment for active and eager young minds.

Lansing Public Library to spread the love of reading on World Book Night

LANSING | World Book Night is a celebration of reading and books which will see tens of thousands of people share books with others in their communities across America, the U.K. and Ireland to spread the joy and love of reading on April 23.

Kid Picks with Philip Potempa

From books and games to educational toys and DVDs, there's never a dull moment for active and eager young minds.

Hats off to Dr. Seuss

CROWN POINT | Hats were required attire Friday as Eisenhower Elementary School celebrated the birthday of author Theodore Geisel, better known - and loved by children of all ages - as Dr. Seuss.

Beecher Community Library hosts annual used book sale

BEECHER | The Beecher Community Library is hosting its annual used book sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday at 673 Penfield St., across from the library.

Beecher Community Library hosts annual used book sale

Rebecca Kraus, center, her son Aiden and daughter Alyssa read some of the books which will be included in the 23rd annual Used Book Sale, on Friday and Saturday in the Beecher Community Hall, 673 Penfield St., Beecher. Doors open at 8 a.m. each day. Shoppers may fill a provided grocery bag w…