Young Authors at John F. Kennedy Middle School were treated to a celebration of writing on March 25, in the library. Published authors, Mary and Joe Dattilo, spoke to the middle school authors about developing ideas into a piece of published writing.

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The Early Childhood Collaborative of Southington in conjunction with the Southington Library will be hosting Pig Out on Reading with Farmer (Paul) Minor and Daisy, the famous potbelly pig on Tuesday, May 13, 10 a.m., at the Southington Library in celebration of 2008 Children's Book Week. The public is welcome to listen to stories and meet Daisy.

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Daisy the Pig and Farmer Paul Minor share a good story, which they will do with children Tuesday, May 13, 10 a.m., at Southington Public Library, 255 Main St.

A local woman who has dedicated her life to helping children to read has been recognized for her efforts by the Connecticut Reading Association.

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Dr. Mark McQuillan, CT Commissioner of Education, right, presents Southington resident Rose Zbikowski, the West Hartford District Reading/ Language Arts Curriculum Specialist, with this year's Outstanding Reading Educator Award at the 2007 Connecticut Reading Association's 56th Annual Conference held at the Crowne Plaza, in Cromwell.