WINONA, Minn. – Children’s author Jenny Baertsch of Winona will read from her book “Junkyard Tough: A ‘Tail’ of Bravery,” in a bookstore event Wednesday to mark World Read Aloud Day. The event is at Paperback and Pieces. 429 Mankato Avenue. Baertsch will read the second chapter. Children will be invited to work with Baertsch to create their own take-home storybook. Charge: None. Book for sale: $14.


Baertsch. Hers is the tale of a cat named Boots Meowington.