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Even though research shows the number of children who say they love reading books for fun has sharply declined in recent years, the Brownsville Book Fest aims to put back the joy of reading in the hearts, minds and hands of youngsters in Escambia County.
The inaugurals Brownsville Book Fest got off to a good start on Saturday in meeting its goal of helping families with children ages 4 to 12 experience the joy of reading in a creative environment.
More than 20 children gathered in a reception hall at Brownsville Assembly of God church to create their own artwork, listen to book reading and storytelling, and receive free books to take home and read.
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