October StoryWalk at Porter Memorial Library will feature Hector Fox and Friends

MACHIAS — The StoryWalk® at Porter Memorial Library in Machias will feature, “Hector Fox and the Giant Quest” by Astrid Sheckles, for the month of October. This lovely picture book, the first in a series written and illustrated by Sheckels, highlights the powers of imagination, friendship, and perseverance. Hector Fox and a group of woodland friends set out on a journey far beyond their home in the friendly Green Wood to discover whether rumors of a fairy-tale giant are true, with plenty of surprises along the way.

StoryWalk® is a literacy-boosting project that places an illustrated children’s book, taken apart and displayed page by page, along an easily accessible community walking route. Healthy Acadia, Maine SNAP-Ed and Porter Memorial Library teamed up to launch a StoryWalk® on the library grounds in downtown Machias in October 2023.

The StoryWalk® at Porter Memorial Library features a different book each month, carefully selected to be woven with themes tied to the season. As visitors stroll along the outdoor path, they can read the story. At the end of their StoryWalk® at Porter Memorial Library, visitors will find a healthy recipe inspired by that month’s book selection that they can make at home.

The project was initiated by Healthy Acadia Maine SNAP-Ed Nutrition Educator, Shannon Cherry, in partnership with Porter Memorial Library. In addition to offering healthy cooking and nutrition classes in schools and community settings, Maine SNAP-Ed Nutrition Educators also support local food projects throughout the year. These PSE (Policy, Systems, and Environmental) Change Projects help to increase community access to healthy, fresh food.

Stop by the Porter Memorial Library throughout the year and enjoy the StoryWalk®.

The October book selection is generously sponsored by Berry Vines. Learn how you can support the StoryWalk® at Porter Memorial Library, by contacting Cherry at shannon.cherry@healthyacadia.org or 207-255-3741.

The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, Vermont and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. Storywalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ferguson.

Healthy Acadia is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that engages in a broad range of initiatives to build healthier communities and make it easier for people to lead healthy lives across Washington and Hancock counties, Maine. Learn more at www.healthyacadia.org .