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Millburn Kids Stay Connected To Grandma By Writing A Book

Several of her grandkids are holding weekly virtual meetings of 'Babi's Book Club'

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The seven cousins began discussing books with Grandma each week, including Harry Potter and Call of the Wild. Then they moved on to writing their own story to distribute over the holidays.
The seven cousins began discussing books with Grandma each week, including Harry Potter and Call of the Wild. Then they moved on to writing their own story to distribute over the holidays. (Courtesy Christine Bonacorsa)

MILLBURN, NJ — Belleville-based grandma Christine Bonacorsa missed her seven grandchildren — including two in Millburn — when the coronavirus pandemic hit in spring. But eventually, they figured out a way to stay connected: meeting virtually each week to write a science fiction book together.

Julien (age 14) and Nadia (12) of Millburn have been enjoying their weekly meetings of "Babi's Book Club." Read more about them in this story.

Eric Kiefer reported this story.

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