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June 2, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Amber Beierle

amber@theboisefarmersmarket.com

(208) 284-9396

Rooted in Reading: Boise Farmers Market and Anser Charter School announce free summer

book program

Boise, ID – The Boise Farmers Market and Anser Charter School are teaming up to help kids

explore the life of local food systems through free books and activities all summer long.

Kids can learn about seasonal and local food each Saturday in the Sprouts Kids Club at the

Boise Farmers Market. Kids ages 5-12 who complete the weekly club activity at the market

receive two free market tokens to buy fresh fruits and veggies. Now, in addition to free activities

and tokens, Sprouts Kids Club members get a free book on the first Saturday of each month

through September, courtesy of Anser Charter School.

Seeing the success of the Boise Farmers Market’s Sprouts Kids Club and inspired by Girl Scout

Troop 120’s installation of a Free Little Library on campus, Anser wanted to give back to the

community in the form of garden-inspired books. “The Anser crew enjoys supporting learners

through the summer months, and this partnership with the Boise Farmers Market combines

practical life lessons with a passion for reading and gardening,” says Anser Charter School

Community Engagement Coordinator Amanda Neill.

This Saturday June 3, “The Beekeepers” and “Wilibee the Bumblebee” are available to kids

ages 5-12. Beloved favorites including “The Secret Garden” and “The Tale of Peter Rabbit,” are

included in this summer giveaway. Books and activities can be found at the Sprouts Kids Club at

the Boise Farmers Market Saturdays from 9:00am to 1:00pm at 1500 Shoreline Drive in Boise.

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Since 2013, the Boise Farmers Market has championed local food, cultivating new farmers,

incubating new food ideas and creating a community space to learn about food and

sustainability. Learn more at theboisefarmersmarket.com.