Kids’ love sparkles and shines through books in Sequim

By Matthew Nash • March 22, 2017 1:30 am
Emily Sly reads “Beautiful Hands” to a group of families for the “Love Sparkle the World” project on March 20 in Seal Street Park that encourages families to show children they are loved through reading. Sequim Gazette photo by Matthew Nash
Emily Sly reads “Beautiful Hands” to a group of families for the “Love Sparkle the World” project on March 20 in Seal Street Park that encourages families to show children they are loved through reading. Sequim Gazette photo by Matthew Nash

Babies to 5-year-olds gathered with their families for an inspiring story time on Monday, March 20, in Seal Street Park along Washington Street.

Supporters of the “Love Sparkle the World” project gathered to read a handful of books to show children they are loved.

Bonnie Schmidt, a preschool teacher in Port Angeles, brainstormed the idea based on “Wherever You Are, My Love Will Find You” by Nancy Tillman.

In Sequim, Kristy Hilliker coordinated the event because she liked the message of the event.

For more information, visit http://lovesparkletheworld.com/home.

Kristy Hilliker, coordinator of the “Love Sparkle the World” project in Sequim on March 20 in Seal Street Park reads to the group. Sequim Gazette photo by Matthew Nash

Kristy Hilliker, coordinator of the “Love Sparkle the World” project in Sequim on March 20 in Seal Street Park reads to the group. Sequim Gazette photo by Matthew Nash