Children’s book author Doug Snelson is spreading hope and inspiration with his new book Everybody Deserves a Hug. The Long Beach Township homeowner recently earned the prestigious Mom’s Choice Award as a Gold Recipient deemed to be among the best books for families and young children.
Thursday, Jan. 21 is National Hugging Day, first celebrated in 1986 in Clio, Mich. The day’s creator, Kevin Zaborney, chose that date because it was the time between the winter holiday season and the new year’s…
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