Did you know that Saturday, July 24, 2021 is officially National Cousins Day? 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. Join author and illustrator, Lynn Page, along with her cousins, family, and friends, for 5-day LIVE reading to debut her children’s book, My First Best Cousin Friend.

Summer is usually the time of year for family reunions and trips to see relatives who live far away. It's also often when cousins have the chance to spend more time together which is probably one of the reasons why we celebrate "Cousin's Day" every July. So starting on Monday, July 19th through and ending on Saturday, July 24th you can enjoy a special LIVE reading by a cousin, or a friend. Khay-La-La Bookie will kick things off LIVE on Monday, July 24th at Mercer Botanical Gardens. Readings will continue virtually on Zoom, YouTube, and Facebook Live on Tuesday, July 20th at 10:30am with Story Time with Mr. Limata from Detroit, MI, Wednesday, July 21st at 10:30am from the Florida Library on Facebook on Thursday July 22nd at10:00am a LIVE recreation with the St Louis Film Camp USA, and again at 7:30pm with Brown Jack Book PJ's and Storytime at 7:30pm.

My First Best Cousin Friend is a beautifully illustrated children’s book, and a wonderful way to celebrate Cousins Day. It’s also a great conversation starter with children to discuss the dynamics of relationships that they have with family members, teachers, and friends their own age. These types of relationships can be tough for young developing minds to navigate. My First Best Cousin Friend opens the floor for safe discussions about these important relationships with the entertaining and exciting story of cousins, Khay-La-La Bookie and Gabby-Goo as the backdrop. Cousins aren’t as biologically close as siblings, yet they still mean a lot to each other. And in My First Best Cousin Friend, the two spunky protagonit Khay- La-La Bookie and Gabby-Goo, who grew up without siblings, know that cousins are extra special. They are the people you can confide in and have a great time with. Your cousins will look out for you, too, and they’ll be your lifelong best friends. This is what makes My First Best Cousin Friend so heart warming!

About the Author

Lynn Page is the author and illustrator of My First Best Cousin Friend and is the first book from the Adventures of Khay-La-La Bookie and Gabby-Goo book series. The debut children's book is the perfect companion to many of the Khay-La-La Bookie and Gabby-Goo's activity books including; 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 online at Amazon!

Be sure to follow @KhayLaLa-BookieGabbyGoo on social media to get the latest on book readings and the scoop on Khay-La-La Bookie and Gabby-Goo's adventures!