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Mac in Maine: A Visit to Milbridge Elementary School

Island Readers & Writers was honored to be selected as one of five sites nationwide for National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature Mac Barnett’s 2026 tour. We had the opportunity to host two public events with Mac at the beautiful Jesup Library, as well as take him on a school visit to Milbridge Elementary School…. Read more

Adventures with Books: Spring 2026

IRW’s spring semester begins in mid-March, when Maine’s winter begins to thaw and makes travel to the rural parts of the state we serve less of a challenge. Each year, we’re eager to return to schools and see familiar, excited faces. Where will the spring semester take us? Read on!     Read more

Welcoming Spring…with New Friends!

Each year, IRW onboards new authors and illustrators of books for children to participate in our programs. Books and their makers are chosen by our School Programs team through a process that ensures they’re well matched to our partner schools. We always look forward to introducing new friends to creative, curious kids, talented teachers, and… Read more