Third graders line up to receive free copy of children's author Derrick Barnes' book at school assembly in Austin, Texas

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Children's author Derrick Barnes hands out copies of one of his books to elementary 3rd grade schoolchildren during a school assembly. Barnes, author of "Ruby and the Booker Boys" and other work, read from his work at a " Reading Rock Stars" appearance for the Texas Book Festival. The program pairs upcoming authors with schools to help children develop a love of reading books.

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Location: Austin Texas USA
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