Bellport & Brookhaven Children's Book Festival 2016

Hottest day of the year. Coolest talent in town.

Bellport residents flocked to hear Jessie Hartland, Brian Yanish and Deb Domingos bring children's literature to life in a beautiful garden by the bay.

Poster by illustrator Jessie Hartland.

Jessie Hartland reading her picture book, Night Shift.

Brian Yanish talks about his book, ScrapKins Junk Re-thunk.

Deb Domingos, librarian legend of Brookhaven Free Library, spinning a yarn.

Cartwheel competitions...

Egg & spoon races...

Sack races...

Jessie Hartland's 'How to draw a Poodle'. Love it!

Speed reading...

Deb Domingos leading a sing-a-long as author Brian Yanish helps lines of children make parachutes out of recycled toilet rolls and plastic bags. Upcycle heaven!

Creative Writing & Illustrating Awards were handed to nine clever kids.

One submission for our Creative Writing Contest shows beautiful descriptive writing.

Our gorgeous and generous hostess, Chantal Berman with her grandson.

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