On May 1, 2010, the Northern California Children’s Bookseller’s Association (NCCBA) will hold its second annual Kids Otter Read Day Around the Bay, a celebration of the San Francisco Bay Area’s thriving children’s book community.  Hosted by independent children’s booksellers, with appearances by more than 50 local children’s authors and illustrators, this is a not-to-be-missed event for readers of all ages.Started in 2009, Kids Otter Read Day features simultaneous appearances by local children’s authors and illustrators at independent bookstores around the San Francisco Bay Area.We are so excited to host this event at The Reading Bug for the following authors.  Get a chance to talk to each author in person one-on-one and participate in a fun reading and art activity with each author!  Light refreshments will be served. JENNIFER HOLM- The well known author of BabyMouse!  Draw comics with her one-on-one! CYNTHIA CHIN-LEE- Read and participate in a fun Q & A!  Learn how to draw a self portrait! CHRISTY HALE- make a collage in the style of her book, East West House! ANN MARTIN BOWLER- Read Gecko's Complaint, play musical instruments from around the world and make an art project based on Geckos!  This event is recommended for ages 4 to adult