Lambton County Library's annual Spread the Words program, an event that encourages families to read together and discover the wonderful world of books, begins January 27 at all branches. Authors featured this year are the late Amy Krouse Rosenthal, for children ages 8 and under, and Avi, an author for older children. Books listed on the Freedom to Read Challenged Book List are also included. This event begins on Family Literacy Day, celebrates World Read-Aloud Day on February 1, and finishes on the last day of Freedom to Read Week, Saturday, March 3. Participants have an opportunity to win prizes by entering their name in a draw for each book read independently or together as a family. Entries can be submitted via the library's website at www.lclibrary.ca or by filling out a ballot at your local branch library.