BOOK, AUTHORS & THE POWER OF READING
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- February 9, 2012 CONTACT: Karen Clawson Telephone 239.596.KIDS (5437) or call/text 239.595.0077 Email Karen@kisforkids.org The fun'raising begins: K is for Kids' 4th annual Bring a Book, Bring a Friend book fair & book drive is almost here, and there's lots of free fun for kids of all ages!
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Third Bring a Book, Bring a Friend Book Fair & Fun'raiser 2011 hosted at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Waterside Shops in Naples, Florida. First Lady of Florida Ann Scott (at left) and author Margaret Cardillo stand with K is for Kids' teen spokespersons and children. This year our special guest will be our friend Mayor Bill Barnett, appearing at 3:30 p.m.
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Click here to hear our teen spokespersons talk about all the fun: "Teens host fun'raiser for kids: Bring a Book, Bring a Friend Book Fair and Book Drive!" Children will be treated to many FUN'RAISING STATIONS by our Teen Advisory Team who will be helped this year by high school Kiwanis Key Club volunteers as well as National Honor Society students! *Meet two children's book authors -- see flyer below. New to our fun'raiser this year is K is for Kids' dear friend and advisory council member, author Lisa Fleming who will read her inspiring book Cat and Crow: an amazing friendship. Illustrated by Anne Marie Dominik-Harris, this is a real life story that can be viewed on YouTube (registering almost 9 MILLION hits) by clicking here: "Crow and Kitten are Friends." Ms. Fleming will be giving children a free origami bookmark that turns into Cassie the cat and a coloring activity, too!* K is for Kids also welcomes back HarperCollins author Margaret Cardillo (shown above and at right) whose nationally published book Just Being Audrey has captivated readers of all ages and won prestigious awards: Illustrated by Julia Denos, the book is a biography for children about beloved actress Audrey Hepburn. In honor of the late children's ambassador and fashion icon, a strand of white beads will be given to all.* * Children will have a writing workshop given by Ms. Cardillo; then it's off to the fun'raising stations! Activities for the afternoon include: |
Mayor Bill Barnett will be our honored guest, speaking at the end of the afternoon and drawing the lucky raffle winner.
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* Authors' book signings! * Young authors book -- Kids put pen to paper to write their own page in K is for Kids 4th commemorative young authors book! * Free photographic portrait taken to accompany the young writer's story, compliments of Wilkinson Photography! Friends & family may join in, too. * Balloon twisting and clever creations by family entertainer Walt Timoney! * Face painting by our high school volunteers! * Scavenger hunt! * Raffle** for a free basket of books! * Prizes!! *While supplies last. **Each guest receives one raffle ticket. Receive an extra raffle ticket for EACH book donated for a child in need! Guests may purchase a new book at the book fair or bring a book that is new or gently used. Books are welcomed for children of all ages, from toddlers to teens, but especially are needed for young elementary school children. | Check the box that your purchase is part of our Book Fair then enter our I.D. #10677318 |
YOU CAN ALSO SHOP ONLINE FOR OUR BOOK FAIR WITH BARNES & NOBLE AT ANY HOUR ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11TH -- Go to www.bn.com and after providing payment method, enter K IS FOR KIDS' BOOK FAIR ID# 10677318! Please share with all your friends! You may also make a tax-deductible cash donation by clicking here so that 100% of your contribution will go to help K is for Kids buy new books for Collier County children in need. Link here to go to our secure PayPal payment option. |