On February 15, 2017

Local youth celebrate “We Are One Rutland”

RUTLAND—The Boys and Girls Club of Rutland celebrated the launch of the book, “We Are One Rutland,” a book created by Rutland Youth, exploring diversity in Rutland and how it enriches the community. Many youngsters at the Boys and Girls Club of Rutland were interviewed, photographed and wrote stories for the newly released book. The cover and layout design was done locally at Stafford Digital Arts.
The club on Merchant’s Row in downtown Rutland held a celebration for the release Friday, Feb. 10, at 5:30 p.m. Then on Saturday, Feb. 11, Phoenix Books on Center Street featured the book for $15 for the 56-page hardcover limited edition. Proceeds from the sale of the book and all donations go to the Boys and Girls Club of Rutland County.

 

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Tin Skoric is reading his story in “We Are One Rutland.”

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