Words & Pictures Festival sure to instill love of local literature

25 authors, illustrators will share, discuss work with readers of all ages

By Scott Hewitt, Columbian staff writer

Published: October 12, 2018, 6:05am

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Vancouver’s Brian Tashima, right, has written several celebrated science-fiction adventure stories about a boy whose autism is a superpower — all inspired by Tashima’s teenage son, Torin, left. (The Columbian files) Photo Gallery

It shouldn’t be a surprise that childhood readers tend to grow into adults with busy, successful brains. According to the National Education Association, stuffing your child’s environment full of books, reading as a family activity and independent childhood reading all help build vocabulary, curiosity, insight, motivation and a strong sense of self.

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