Target Children’s Book Festival presented by the Star Tribune September 13, 2008

Families Celebrate Joy of Reading at the Target Children’s Book Festival
Books Come to Life at Festival on Saturday, September 13

What:
Children of all ages and their families will gather at Three Rivers Park District’s Hyland Lake Park Reserve for the Target Children’s Book Festival presented by the Star Tribune. The event, which is free to the public, will feature book readings and signings, live entertainment and musical performances – all to help foster children’s love for reading as a fun and recreational activity.

Who:
Authors including Rick Kupchella, Nancy Carlson and Melodee Strong will make their books come alive for children, families and the young at heart, from the larger-than-life Target "Big Red Chair," a symbol of the company's commitment to supporting early childhood reading. In addition, families are invited to enjoy live musical performances by popular children'sartist including Lisa Loeb, They Might Be Giants and Justin Roberts & the Not Ready for Naptime Players. A special appearance also will be made by the voices of Nick Jr.’s The Wonder Pets! – Sofie Zamchick, Teala Dunn and Danica Lee.

When/Where:
Saturday,September 13, 2008
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Three Rivers Park District’s
Hyland Lake Park Reserve
10145 Bush Lake Road
Bloomington, MN 55438

Summary:
Target recognizes the integral role reading plays in shaping a child’s future. Because reading is the foundation for lifelong learning, Target supports early childhood reading through programs and events that aim to foster a love of reading at an early age. Throughout the year, Target sponsors numerous book festivals across the country, featuring live, free family-focused entertainment. Book festivals are a cornerstone of Target’s commitment to early childhood reading because they encourage families to explore reading together in a unique setting with a multitude of activities to stimulate children’s interest in books.

Target Children’s Book Festival Stage Line-up:
10:00 and 1:55 The Jimmies (performance and signing)
10:35 Jennifer Veenendall reading followed by book signing (Arnie and His School Tools)
10:55 Barbara M. Joosse reading followed by book signing (Please is a Good Word to Say)
11:25 and 4:25 Justin Roberts & the Not Ready for Naptime Players (performance and signing)
12:00 Chris Monroe reading followed by book signing (Monkey with a Tool Belt)
12:35 Lisa Loeb (performance and signing)
1:10 Nick Jr’s The Wonder Pets! as voiced by Sofie Zamchick, Teala Dunn and Danica Lee, reading and signing
1:30 Melodee Strong reading followed by book signing (You are Important Series)
2:30 Rick Kupchella reading followed by book signing (Girls Can!: Make it Happen)
3:05 They Might Be Giants (performance and signing)
4:05 Nancy Carlson reading followed by book signing (Henry’s Amazing Imagination!)

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