Dive Into a Reading Adventure with Tallulah The Mermaid: The Downtown Howell StoryWalk® is Now Open
Howell, MI – The Downtown Howell “Stories In Storefronts” StoryWalk® is officially open and ready for readers of all ages! Families and community members are invited to stroll through downtown Howell to explore 16 engaging StoryWalk stops featuring pages from “Tallulah The Mermaid and the Great Lakes Pledge,” written by beloved local author Denise Brennan-Nelson.
This interactive literacy experience winds through downtown Howell businesses, offering a fun and educational way to promote reading and physical activity. Each stop has an activity and showcases a beautifully illustrated page from the story, encouraging participants to follow along as Tallulah the Mermaid takes an inspiring pledge to protect the Great Lakes.
The StoryWalk was unveiled during the Howell Carnegie District Library’s Summer Reading Kick-Off Event and is a collaboration between Great Start Livingston and Downtown Howell. The project aims to foster early literacy, healthy habits, and community engagement and was funded by a literacy grant from MI-LEAP.
“We’re thrilled to bring this literacy adventure to downtown Howell,” said Robin Schutz, Coordinator for Great Start Livingston. “It’s a wonderful opportunity to support local businesses, enjoy fresh air, and practice reading.”
The activity is free and geared toward young readers, families, and caregivers looking for a fun summer outing. The book will be on display in windows until the end of August. A map can be found here.
Downtown business stops in order include:
- Oh Crumbs! Bread Co.
- Simply Cherry Collection
- Vibology
- Simply Home by Simply Charming Too
- Schlittler Chiropractic
- KNE Realty Group
- Howell Western Wear
- Carriage House
- Simply Charming Too
- JL Styles on Michigan Ave.
- Howell Travel & Cruises
- Alyssum Patch
- Howell General Store
- Wash Tubs
- Lighting Hearth & Home
- Howell Carnegie District Library
The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. StoryWalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson.
