CAMDEN — A book reading and signing of Down to the Sea with Mr. Magee by Chris Van Dusen will be held Saturday, Oct. 5, at 9:30 a.m., at the Sea Bags’ Camden store.

Sea Bags, a Maine-based designer and manufacturer of handmade items from recycled sails, has recently partnered with children's book author and illustrator Chris Van Dusen and The Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine to launch the limited edition Down to the Sea Tote. A portion of proceeds from this collaboration will go back to the Museum & Theatre from now until the end of the year. 

Van Dusen is often referred to by children as “Mr. Magee” – a reference to the beloved main character from his children’s book, Down to the Sea with Mr. Magee.

Bringing a storybook to life through this playful, recycled sail cloth bag will bring Van Dusen’s story into the community in a new way while contributing to the Museum & Theatre’s work nurturing healthy children and families, according to Sea Bags, in a news release.

The Sea Bags Camden store will also host a special reception on Friday, October 25, from 4 - 7 p.m., and is open to the public. Ten percent of all Camden store sales at the October 25 reception will be added to the donation total.

For more information about Sea Bags, visit www.seabags.com, and for more information about the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine, visit www.kitetails.org.