Houston, TX – Just in time for National Cousins Day, Saturday, July 24th, local author Lynn Page joined by other avid readers nationwide will kick off her debut children's book, My First Best Cousin Friend.

Join the amazing line-up of guest readers, who are scheduled for read-a-louds, both in-person and virtual readings starting on Monday, July 19th through Saturday, July 24th, make plans to join book lovers of all ages to hear the tales of cousins and best friends, Khay-La-La Bookie and Gabby-Goo. The LIVE reading will start on Monday, July 24th at Mercer Botanical Gardens at 10:30 am CST. Readings will continue throughout the week virtually on Zoom, YouTube, and Facebook Live on Tuesday, July 20th at 10:30am with Story Time with Mr. Limata from Oakland Uni]ied School District, CA; Wednesday, July 21st at 10:30am with Skai 8 Story Time on the Florida Library 's Facebook Live; Thursday July 22nd at 10:00am with a live reading at the St Louis Film Camp USA, and at 7:30pm with live reading Brianna and cousins with Brown Jack Book PJ's and Storytime. The Reading Palooza will culminate on National Cousins Day, Saturday, July 24 th at 10:00am with Story Time with Ree Ree in Newark, New Jersey. To close the week out, 7:30pm Storytime and Bedtime a special LIVE reading and ‘thank you’ from the author and illustrator, Lynn C. Page.

"This day is dedicated to the wonderful people who helped us endure all our family get -togethers and holidays. They were there to keep us company at the “kids table,” and for some of us, they were the siblings we never had," said Page, author and illustrator.

My First Best Cousin Friend is a great conversation starter with children to discuss the dynamics of various kinds of relationships with family, friends, and others with a beautifully illustrated children’s book. Main characters Khay-La-La Bookie and Gabby-Goo help move the conversation along in a safe space where children will feel comfortable talking out their feelings. Cousins aren’t biologically siblings, yet their relationship with each other can be just as close as if they were. Neither Khay- La-La Bookie and Gabby-Goo have siblings but as you follow their story readers will see how close and important their bond is to each other. This is what makes My First Best Cousin Friend is so heart warming!

About the Author

Lynn Page is the author and illustrator of My First Best Cousin Friend. The children's book is the first book from the series featuring Khay-La-La Bookie and Gabby-Goo. Accompanying companion books to My First Best Friend Cousin are the Khay-La-La Bookie and Gabby-Goo's Activity Books; Khay-La-La Bookie and Gabby-Goo's Big Adventures Activity Workbook; Khay-La-La Bookie and Gabby Goo’s Big Unicorn Coloring Workbook, and My First Best Cousin Friend Journal. All books are available at Amazon and online at Barnes and Nobel!

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