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Join bestselling author-illustrator Ashley Spires live on Instagram for a TIFA Kids reading and live drawing session! It’s the perfect opportunity to learn more about Spire’s latest picture book, Burt the Beetle Doesn’t Bite! Written with her signature deadpan humor, the book is full of fun bug facts as Burt, a ten-lined june beetle, goes on a quest for greatness. The winning story will highlight how being special is an much about having character as it is about abilities.

Be sure to follow @festofauthor on Instagram to watch live. Recommended for ages six and up.

TIFA Kids is generously supported by Gail and Mark Appel.