JuKa Books to read for Autism Awareness Month
April 17, 2009
Carmel-based JuKa Books and the Hamilton County Autism Support Group have joined forces to honor National Autism Awareness Month this month. JuKa Books created their children's picture book, "Howard the Fish," especially for children with autism spectrum disorders. Their book is the springboard for April's events.
Mudsock Books and Curiosity Shoppe, 11631 Fishers Station Dr., Fishers, will host JuKa and the Hamilton County Autism Support Group (HCASG) for "Autism Stories." The event is for children and adults at 10:30 a.m. April 25.
"Howard the Fish" author and illustrator, Julie Shore and Kate Jones, will read and engage in a craft with the younger audience. At the same time, HCASG Executive Officers, Jane Grimes, Beth Schweigel, and Stacey Halvorsen are conducting an informal coffee and discussing their personal stories as mothers of children with autism with the parents, caregivers, and the professionals who attend.
"HCASG President Jane Grimes and I have planned several events for the month of April," Shore said. "We are excited about our event at Mudsock Books, as it includes something for both adults and children."
HCASG and JuKa Books recently collaborated at the Indiana Autism Expo.
"Jane is an amazing, non-stop woman whose passion for the cause knows no bounds. The explosive growth of her organization speaks for itself," Shore said.
JuKa is donating its profits from this event to the Hamilton County Autism Support Group.
