"Wimpy Kid" Author Jeff Kinney Honors Librarians Making A Difference With A Trip To Boston

CBS Boston

June 10, 2024

BOSTON - Jeff Kinney, the best-selling author of the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" series, spent the weekend celebrating several special librarians from around the country.

Kinney selected eight extraordinary librarians from across the country who are making a difference in their communities despite challenging circumstances. Their reward was a trip to Boston, where they enjoyed breakfast at Trident Bookstore on Newbury Street.

"It's so important for a child to be able to see themselves in a book," said Kinney. "And so a lot of books are being taken off the shelves and kids really need that validation. So we love it that these librarians are really championing freedom in reading."

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