Children’s Author Fair coming to Fall River museum Nov. 7
Fall River’s first Children’s Author Fair will bring 16 authors and illustrators together with families for readings, activities, book signings and other events from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 7. The event, organized by Once Upon a Bookstore and The Children’s Museum of Greater Fall River, will be held at the museum at 441 N. Main St., according to a community announcement. Museum admission is required. Scheduled readings, interactive activities and demonstrations will give children and families opportunities to experience stories and meet participating storytellers throughout the event. David Mello, children’s librarian at Fall River Public Library, also will participate in the fair. Visitors may arrive at any point during the event and attend scheduled storytimes. The fair is intended to bring stories to life and encourage children to read, according to the announcement. Art, face painting and book signings The Greater Fall River Arts Association will bring its mobile art van, The Griffen, where children can make autograph books to collect signatures from participating authors and illustrators. Books will be available for purchase through Once Upon a Bookstore and may be signed during the fair. Face Paint and Body Art by Linz will offer complimentary face painting from
