A well-known Canadian author is travelling across the Rainy River district to promote the importance of reading to both students and parents.David Bouchard says it's a must for parents to get their children to read.
He encourages parents to turn off the television, read to their children and the books they like, and to visit the local library.
As well as visiting schools, Bouchard is hosting a number of community events with one scheduled for tonight at J.W. Walker School in Fort Frances at 6:30 pm.
