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Friday, December 7, 2012

Fenton Teacher Pens Second Children's Book, with Santa Theme

'VROOM! VROOM! Motorcycle Santa's Coming to Town' is available at Fenton's Open Book.

What happens if Santa Claus and his elves crash the sleigh into a mountainside on a practice run? Kevin Collins, a children’s book author who teaches fourth grade at Fenton’s North Road Elementary, has the answer in his new story, “VROOM! VROOM! Motorcycle Santa’s Coming to Town.” The holiday themed picture book is available at Fenton’s Open Book in Dibbleville. “It’s a new spin on a holiday classic,” Collins said. “It begins the day before Christmas up in the North Pole. “All’s well until Santa and his elves take the sleigh out for a practice run,” he continued. “UH-OH! They crash headlong into a mountainside. With no sleigh and the reindeer laid up in bed, Santa has to figure out another way to deliver the presents. “Faster than you can …

Monday, November 19, 2012

Fenton Author to Hold 2 Local Book Signings

Ilene Stephanie Lasco to promote her first Christian children's book, 'Who's Your Best Friend?'

Fenton author Ilene Stephanie Lasco will hold two local book signings to promote her first title, “Who’s Your Best Friend?” The children’s book is geared for preschool through fourth- to fifth-grade, Lasco has said. It shares the story of friendships throughout people’s lives, telling about God as the ultimate and forever Best Friend. The book signings will take place at * 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, at Lockwood on Silver Parkway in Fenton * 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 1, at Fenton’s Open Book, 105 Shiawassee Ave. “Who’s Your Best Friend” can also be obtained through Amazon.com and BardolfandCompany.com. Signed copies will be available online through Bardolf and Company, if the purchaser provides a reference to whom the book is for.

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