Children’s picture book about Brockport published

Author Colleen Venturino recently published Greetings from Brockport with illustrator Katarina Stevanovic. 

The children’s picture book follows a young family as they explore sites around the village. Local scenes shown in the book include the Lift Bridge, Erie Canal, numerous Main Street locations, the library, parks, and many others. The illustrator used photos and detailed descriptions provided by Venturino to create the illustrations. 

Venturino says, “I am so pleased with the adorable watercolor illustrations of Brockport. Katarina did a fantastic job and kids will love seeing familiar places come alive in this book.”

A Geneseo resident, the author has written several other books highlighting local hometowns – with two written as gifts to her grandchildren because of their connection to those towns. At the urging of friends and co-workers, Brockport was suggested to the author as a focus for a book because of its hometown pride, kid-friendly culture, and great downtown. 

With a postcard feel, the back of the book reads: “Greetings from Brockport, New York! Brockport is a fantastic Eric Canal town. The people are SO friendly, the history is amazing, and there are so many fun things for kids to do! Read this book with your little ones as we visit places that make Brockport so special. See you soon!!”

Copies of the book will be available at Lift Bridge Book Shop beginning on Tuesday, November 23. An Author Signing will take place at Lift Bridge Book Shop on Small Business Saturday, November 27, from 10 a.m. to noon.   

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