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Turlock author to appear at west side bookstore event
Johnny Big Ears
Johnny Big-Ears, the Feel-Good Friend, takes center stage with McGruff the Crime Dog and author John Paul Padilla in a colorful show of support for kindness and safety. Padilla will appear at Scrawl, Scribble & Smirch Books in Gustine on Oct. 25, for a bilingual reading and signing during the Halloween-themed Cocoa with a Cop event—part of National Anti-Bullying Month and a celebration of community care (Photo contributed).
GUSTINE — A beloved west side bookstore is brewing up more than just hot chocolate this month. On Oct. 25, Scrawl, Scribble & Smirch Books in Gustine will host a festive and family-friendly event aimed at promoting safety, kindness, and community connection.