Hilary Duff Hosts Summer Reading Event To Benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Hilary Duff holds on to a copy of “Pete the Cat and the Perfect Pizza Party” during a summer reading celebration in Los Angeles on Thursday (June 30).

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The 34-year-old How I Met Your Father actress hosted the event, which was in partnership with Epic, the leading digital reading platform for kids ages 3-12

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To encourage kids to transport themselves through books this summer.

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Rachael Leigh Cook was seen at the event with her two children, Charlotte and Theodore, whom she shares with ex Daniel Gillies.

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Epic!’s Go Anywhere Summer Kickoff Celebration also supported St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

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