DECATUR — Decatur Area Poets member Jim Wilkerson will hold a book release event 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 28, in the Madden Auditorium at the Decatur Public Library.
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PHOTOS: Kids are encouraged to improve literacy skills during Read with PawPrint Ministries event at Decatur Public Library
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JIM BOWLING, HERALD & REVIEW Mikenna Willfong,8, left, Clint Studnicka,5, top, and Laney Barnes,9, read to comfort dog Sophie next to her owner Emily Steele during the Read with PawPrint Ministries event at the Decatur Public Library.
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JIM BOWLING, HERALD & REVIEW Mikenna Willfong,8, snuggles with comfort dog in training, Zoe, during the Read with PawPrint Ministries event at the Decatur Public Library Thursday.
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JIM BOWLING, HERALD & REVIEW Comfort dog, Enzo, rests as volunteer Jan Allen reads a childrens book during the Read with PawPrint Ministries event at the Decatur Public Library Thursday. More photos at herald-review.com
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JIM BOWLING, HERALD & REVIEW Comfort dog, Sophie, shows affection to her owner Emily Steele during the Read with PawPrint Ministries event at the Decatur Public Library Thursday.
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JIM BOWLING, HERALD & REVIEW Kids were encouraged to improve their literacy skills by reading books to PawPrint Ministries comfort dogs during the Read with PawPrint Ministries event at the Decatur Public Library Thursday January 3, 2019.
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JIM BOWLING, HERALD & REVIEW Kids were encouraged to improve their literacy skills by reading books to PawPrint Ministries comfort dogs during the Read with PawPrint Ministries event at the Decatur Public Library Thursday January 3, 2019.
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JIM BOWLING, HERALD & REVIEW Kids were encouraged to improve their literacy skills by reading books to PawPrint Ministries comfort dogs during the Read with PawPrint Ministries event at the Decatur Public Library Thursday January 3, 2019.
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JIM BOWLING, HERALD & REVIEW Kids were encouraged to improve their literacy skills by reading books to PawPrint Ministries comfort dogs during the Read with PawPrint Ministries event at the Decatur Public Library Thursday January 3, 2019.
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JIM BOWLING, HERALD & REVIEW Kids were encouraged to improve their literacy skills by reading books to PawPrint Ministries comfort dogs during the Read with PawPrint Ministries event at the Decatur Public Library Thursday January 3, 2019.
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JIM BOWLING, HERALD & REVIEW Kids were encouraged to improve their literacy skills by reading books to PawPrint Ministries comfort dogs during the Read with PawPrint Ministries event at the Decatur Public Library Thursday January 3, 2019.
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JIM BOWLING, HERALD & REVIEW Kids were encouraged to improve their literacy skills by reading books to PawPrint Ministries comfort dogs during the Read with PawPrint Ministries event at the Decatur Public Library Thursday January 3, 2019.
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JIM BOWLING, HERALD & REVIEW Kids were encouraged to improve their literacy skills by reading books to PawPrint Ministries comfort dogs during the Read with PawPrint Ministries event at the Decatur Public Library Thursday January 3, 2019.
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JIM BOWLING, HERALD & REVIEW Kids were encouraged to improve their literacy skills by reading books to PawPrint Ministries comfort dogs during the Read with PawPrint Ministries event at the Decatur Public Library Thursday January 3, 2019.
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JIM BOWLING, HERALD & REVIEW Kids were encouraged to improve their literacy skills by reading books to PawPrint Ministries comfort dogs during the Read with PawPrint Ministries event at the Decatur Public Library Thursday January 3, 2019.
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JIM BOWLING, HERALD & REVIEW Kids were encouraged to improve their literacy skills by reading books to PawPrint Ministries comfort dogs during the Read with PawPrint Ministries event at the Decatur Public Library Thursday January 3, 2019.
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JIM BOWLING, HERALD & REVIEW Kids were encouraged to improve their literacy skills by reading books to PawPrint Ministries comfort dogs during the Read with PawPrint Ministries event at the Decatur Public Library Thursday January 3, 2019.
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JIM BOWLING, HERALD & REVIEW Kids were encouraged to improve their literacy skills by reading books to PawPrint Ministries comfort dogs during the Read with PawPrint Ministries event at the Decatur Public Library Thursday January 3, 2019.
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JIM BOWLING, HERALD & REVIEW Kids were encouraged to improve their literacy skills by reading books to PawPrint Ministries comfort dogs during the Read with PawPrint Ministries event at the Decatur Public Library Thursday January 3, 2019.
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JIM BOWLING, HERALD & REVIEW Kids were encouraged to improve their literacy skills by reading books to PawPrint Ministries comfort dogs during the Read with PawPrint Ministries event at the Decatur Public Library Thursday January 3, 2019.
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JIM BOWLING, HERALD & REVIEW Kids were encouraged to improve their literacy skills by reading books to PawPrint Ministries comfort dogs during the Read with PawPrint Ministries event at the Decatur Public Library Thursday January 3, 2019.
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JIM BOWLING, HERALD & REVIEW Kids were encouraged to improve their literacy skills by reading books to PawPrint Ministries comfort dogs during the Read with PawPrint Ministries event at the Decatur Public Library Thursday January 3, 2019.
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Education Reporter
