For the last few weeks we’ve been working with the Auburn Public Library and Auburn International Farmers Market to create the first citywide “Auburn Reads.”

It’s a unique One City Reads event since we will select a book that will engage both adults and children, and will actively collaborate with school and after-school programs. The official announcement of the event and book selection (it’s about food, of course!) will be in May, before the end of school and the start of the farmers market in June.

Throughout the summer, there will be discussion groups, nutrition education workshops, food film showings, cooking demonstrations, and other related events to increase understanding of what we eat while highlighting Auburn’s rich farm history. The event will conclude at the close of the farmers market on September 26.

Followers of the READERS to EATERS newsletter and Facebook know that we’ve highlighted the innovative Auburn School Nutrition Services in the past and we look forward to working with them as well. Stay tuned and we’ll keep you posted on the book announcement and events.