Bookstore Unveils 'Wimpy Kid' Makeover With Author's Help
An Unlikely Story Bookstore's "Diary of a Wimpy Kid"-inspired makeover put Plainville in the statewide spotlight this week. The redesign, created with input from author Jeff Kinney, was featured in a WJAR gallery on summer activities for families, giving young readers a new interactive …
PLAINVILLE -- An Unlikely Story Bookstore's reimagined space inspired by author Jeff Kinney's "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" series is drawing regional media attention, while Plainridge Park Casino continued to host notable harness racing action this week.
COMMUNITY & ARTS
An Unlikely Story Bookstore has unveiled a redesigned space built around the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" series, created with input from author Jeff Kinney, aiming to give young readers a more immersive and playful browsing experience, according to a report distributed via Google Alerts citing WJAR. The makeover was highlighted in a features gallery about summer activities for families, underscoring the shop's role as a local destination during the school break.
ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS
"'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' Author Jeff Kinney gives Massachusetts town big makeover", WJAR reports that An Unlikely Story Bookstore has been transformed into an interactive space tied to the popular children's book series, giving young visitors a fresh way to explore reading during the summer (read it at https://turnto10.com/features/summer-of-fun/gallery/unlikely-story-bookstore-diary-of-a-wimpy-kid-jeff-kinney-plainville-massachusetts-july-16-2026).
"Makorori N wins fifth straight at Plainridge", U.S. Trotting News reports the horse extended a winning streak that began at Vernon Downs, capturing his fifth consecutive victory after arriving at Plainridge Park (read it at https://ustrottingnews.com/makorori-n-wins-fifth-straight-at-plainridge/).
"The Spirit of Massachusetts Trot draws a field of seven", U.S. Trotting News reports that organizers drew a seven-horse field this week for the ninth running of the stakes race at Plainridge Park (read it at https://ustrottingnews.com/the-spirit-of-massachusetts-trot-draws-a-field-of-seven/).
"Adios My Lindy says 'goodbye' to Plainridge trotters", U.S. Trotting News reports that the 3-year-old Massachusetts-bred trotter posted a strong workout at Plainridge ahead of upcoming stakes races (read it at https://ustrottingnews.com/adios-my-lindy-says-goodbye-to-plainridge-trotters/).
"Open winners pay premium prices at Plainridge Park", U.S. Trotting News reports that longshot winners in several top-class races on July 13 left favorite bettors disappointed while rewarding sharper wagers (read it at https://ustrottingnews.com/open-winners-pay-premium-prices-at-plainridge-park/).
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