Page 6 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, November 15, 2019 Listening to JE11 read Young readers spent time last Saturday with New England Patriots Star Julian Edelman during a reading at JE11 Pop Up Shop in Boston (Editor’s Note: We received the following story from the Saugus Public Library; it was written by young readers with the help of Amy Melton, head of Children’s Services, after they were special guests at a reading by New England Patriots Star and children’s book author Julian Edelman.) O ver the summer, Saugus elementary school students participated in a summer reading program with a theme surrounding Massachusetts heroes and history. Always looking to offer more $3.39 $2.45 GALLON GALLON We accept: MasterCard * Visa * & Discover Price Subject to Change without notice 100 Gal. Min. 24 Hr. Service 781-286-2602 * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation titles to support summer reading, the Saugus Public Library reached out to Julian Edelman of the New England Patriots through his website, je11.com, hoping to purchase copies of Julian Edelman’s two books, Flying High, and its sequel, Flying High 2. The team at Julian’s company, JE 11, generously offered to donate copies of the books to the library, and even extended the offer of donation to the elementary school libraries when asked. The books were a hit with the kids who then submitted stories and drawings to enter a raffle to win a JE 11 t-shirt that had been donated. With the publication of his third book in the series, Flying High 3, Julian’s team at JE Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lein * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 Lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net AMY AND THE GANG: Amy Melton, Head of Children’s Services at Saugus Public Library, sits with Saugus children who were invited by the New England Patriots star to a special book reading in Boston last Saturday. Melton organized the trip. 11 reached out to the library to find kids who might be interested in the book. A lucky handful of kids who participated in the raffle earlier in the summer were selected to be at a reading of the book and be among the first to hear it - from Julian himself! On November 9, at a popup shop in Boston’s Back Bay, these young Saugus patrons were hosted by Julian Edelman to a reading of his newest book, Flying High 3. Julian read the book to them and spoke to them, telling them “whether you’re a ballplayer, a ballet dancer, or any of your interests, if you find your passion you are always going to have to work hard every single day because if you’re not, 505 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 Tel: 617-387-1120 www.gkdental.com • Family Dentistry • Crowns • Bridges • Veneers/Lumineers • Dental Implants • All on 4 Dental Implants • Emergency Dentist • Kid Friendly Dentist • Root Canals • Dentures • Invisalign Braces • Snap On Smile • Teeth Whitening We are the smile care experts for your entire family HANGING WITH THEIR HERO: New England Patriots Star Julian Edelman – also known as JE11 – leads Saugus children in a cheer during a book reading in Boston last Saturday. (Courtesy Photos to the Saugus Advocate) READING TO THE KIDS: Julian Edelman displays his latest book during a book reading for his young fans last Saturday in Boston. there’s going to be someone out there that is.” He then led the kids in a In House Dental Plan for $399 (Cleanings, X-Rays, Exams twice a year and 20% OFF Dental work) Schedule your FREE Consultations today postgame cheer, “Gotta Believe!!!” We are grateful to Julian for the invitation and to Amy Melton, our Head of Children’s Services, for making this great opportunity possible. If you’d like to read one of Julian’s books or any of the other wonderful children’s books in our collection, stop by the SPL and keep believing!
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