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Georgetown library hosts Sussex Children's Book Festival

Frank Coates, aka Mr. Boom Boom, uses a drum to simulate sounds as he reads his book, “There’s Something in My Closet.” RYAN MAVITY PHOTOS
Ryan Mavity
May 26, 2024

Cape Region kids were able to let their imaginations run loose, thanks to the authors taking part in the Sussex Children's Book Festival May 18 at Georgetown library.

The event brought together children’s book authors who had the opportunity to read and share their stories with their intended audience. The bulk of the audience was younger than 10 and was ready to be entertained by the likes of Frank Coates, aka Mr. Boom Boom, who used a drum to simulate sounds as he read his book, “There’s Something in My Closet.” 

 

Aiden Aaronson, 3, of Millsboro, plays in the pirate ship, which kids were also able to draw on.
Noah Slatcher, 3, of Laurel, plays with shells as part of an exhibit on beach life.
Sara Bush, children’s librarian at Delmar Public Library, holds up crafts that kids could work on as part of the library’s booth.
Julie Hickman, center, and her daughters Audrey, right, and Adaline, left, work on crafts.
Author Kevin McCloskey does his Crankie Show, a show using a scroll to tell a story.
Author Colleen Kosinski sits in front of her booth.
In addition to the authors, kids also had the chance to meet Marshall of the Paw Patrol.

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Ryan Mavity covers Milton and the court system. He is married to Rachel Swick Mavity and has two kids, Alex and Jane. Ryan started with the Cape Gazette all the way back in February 2007, previously covering the City of Rehoboth Beach. A native of Easton, Md. and graduate of Towson University, Ryan enjoys watching the Baltimore Ravens, Washington Capitals and Baltimore Orioles in his spare time.

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