Southwest Florida Reading Fesitival

Southwest Florida is getting ready for one of the largest one-day reading festivals in the state. The event draws nearly 18,000 people to downtown Fort Myers every year. This year you can expect some new twists. WINK News anchor Kristin Sanchez sat down with Jill Horrom from the Lee County Library System to learn more.

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