The Bennington Farmers' Market will put the spotlight on local authors for the first time with a special event to take place during the market on Saturday, June 4, with four fantastic local writers and illustrators on hand to share their works and sign copies of their books.

Attending authors are Judith D. Schwartz, who tells stories to explore and illuminate scientific concepts and cultural nuance; poet Camille Guthrie; children's picture book author and illustrator Anne Hunter; and fiction writer Genevieve Plunkett. Schwartz will read from one of her books at approximately 11 a.m. The authors' books will be available for purchase and signing thanks to cooperation from local libraries and the Bennington Bookshop.

The Bennington Farmers' Market's outdoor summer season kicked off on May 7 at the Deer Park at 100 Veterans Memorial Drive in Bennington, Vermont. It takes place every Saturday, rain or shine, through October 22. Proud to be celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, the market is the area's year-round, producer-only market, allowing customers to buy goods directly from the farmers and producers. For more information, visit www.BenningtonFarmersMarket.org.