Does Daisy the pig like to read? You can find out on Saturday, July 13 at the ninth annual Books in Boothbay: Maine’s Summer Book Fair. The fair is being held at the Boothbay Railway Village from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Gates open at noon. Over 40 Maine authors are attending including nine children’s and young adult authors. An “Authors & Artists” reception begins at 3:45 p.m. and is open to the public.

Daisy may not be able to read, but she and her friend Farmer Minor will be part of the fun at Books in Boothbay. Daisy saunters in at 2 p.m. with Farmer Minor to meet the children. Kids and adults they escort will love the fair, meeting authors, romping with Daisy and riding on the authentic narrow gauge steam train.

Children’s authors attending include: Kate Clark, Sandra Dutton, Tammy Meserve and Katie Quirk. Young Adult authors feature Ellen Booraem, Lisa Jahn-Clough, Jennifer Gooch Hummer, Paul Molyneaux and Maria Padian.

Molyneaux and his son Asher will read from “A Child’s Walk in the Wilderness: An 8-Year-Old Boy and His Father Take on the Appalachian Trail.”

It is a heartening journey, filled with adventure, dangers and surprises of joy. Hear how they handled flooded trails, snowy weather, bear country, steep climbs, temper tantrums and getting lost; illustrated with young Asher’s journal drawings.

Barbara Damrosch, Linda Greenlaw and Martha White are among the 31 authors attending the fair who write primarily for adults.

Books in Boothbay is co-sponsored by the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library and the Boothbay Railway Village Museum. Contributing sponsors are Sherman’s Book & Stationery Stores, John Edwards Jewelery & Designs, McSeagull’s Restaurant and The Villa.

Admission is free to both the fair and the Railway Village grounds from noon until closing. Free parking. Boothbay Railway Village is offering train rides to fair participants for only $5.

For more information, go to www.booksinboothbay.blogspot.com or call the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library at 207-633-3112.