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by Jodi-Tatiana Charles (Author), Julia Potvin (Illustrator), Alexandra Kahveci (Editor)
Going to the Festival Going to the Festival is a lively picture book that celebrates community, friendship, and the discoveries that happen when children take part in the traditions around them. When four friends stumble upon their town's annual summer festival, they quickly learn it is more than colorful booths and busy streets. It becomes a week shaped by creativity, curiosity, and the shared spirit of neighbors who make a place feel like home.
Through bright illustrations and a warm, engaging story, readers follow Beatriz, Tanner, Sebastian, and Danielle as they participate with intention. They admire local art, meet new people, lend a hand, and experience the simple joy of being present. Each moment shows how shared traditions help children understand connection, responsibility, and belonging.
Created for children, families, educators, and librarians, Going to the Festival encourages young readers to notice what is familiar, support those around them, and recognize how local traditions shape everyday life. It reminds readers that meaningful adventures are often closer than they think, found in shared experiences with friends, neighbors, and community.
