Join Ink Fish Books to celebrate their first Young Readers Day featuring some of Rhode Island’s best children’s authors and illustrators, including author Jamie Michalak of the Joe and Sparky books, #1 “New York Times” bestselling author and illustrator John Rocco of “Blackout” and illustrator of the Percy Jackson series, author Hayley Rocco (in collaboration with John Rocco) of the Meet the Wild Things series, and author Dr. Marc Kuchner of his debut Cosmic Collisions series.

Ink Fish Books will serve Del’s Lemonade, and host Expressions by Julie for free face painting from 1:30 to 3 PM.

They will also celebrate the George Hail Free Library’s kids Summer Reading Program Kickoff Party on June 22 from 11 AM to 2 PM. Attend both events and be entered to win prizes! No purchase necessary.

Books will be available for purchase at the event and in store, or online at inkfishbooks.com.