Target and The Boston Globe Celebrate Children's Books!

Business Wire, Sept 15, 2005

BOSTON -- E[acute accent]2005 Children's Book Festival Returns to Boston September 16-17

E[acute accent]For the third consecutive year, Target presents The Boston Globe Children's Book Festival, September 16 at Boston's Public Library and September 17 at Faneuil Hall Marketplace. This free, fun-filled two-day event features readings and signings by well-known children's authors, demonstrations by celebrated illustrators, live music, performances by children's entertainers, free giveaways, and much more! E[acute accent]The fun begins Friday with a sold-out literary "Afternoon Tea" in the Boston Public Library's Orientation Room, and continues with a spectacular all-day celebration on Saturday at Faneuil Hall. The Festival presents a unique opportunity for parents to encourage their children's love of reading while having hours and hours of fun! E[acute accent]On Saturday, Target will bring live, family-focused entertainment, including readings by children's authors, appearances by costumed characters and musical entertainment to Boston book lovers attending the festival. The larger-than-life Target "Big Red Chair," which measures almost five feet wide and serves as the symbol of Target's national reading program Ready. Sit. Read!, will be on-stage throughout the festival.

Schedule of Events

  Friday, September 16, 2005 - The Boston Public Library - 2:30 to 5
            p.m. (SOLD OUT)

  2:30 p.m. Authors Seneca Clark and Sandi Giardi read Lily and the
            Imaginary Zoo, followed by book signing
  3:00 p.m. Magician George Saterial performs
  3:35 p.m. Author Irene Smalls reads My Nana and Me, followed by book
            signing
  4:00 p.m. Songwriter Steve's Songs
  4:35 pm   Author Connie Caldor reads A Duck in New York City,
            followed by book signing


  Saturday, September 17, 2005 - Target Children's Stage - 11:00
            a.m. to 5 p.m.

11:00 a.m.              Ed Emberley reading followed by book signing
                        (Go Away, Big Green Monster!)
11:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m.  Justin Roberts Band
12:10 p.m.              Emma Walton Hammilton reading followed by
                        book signing (Dumpy's Happy Holiday)
12:35 p.m. & 3:35 p.m.  Hi-5 performance
1:10 p.m.               Grace Lin reading followed by book signing
                        (Robert's Snow)
1:35 p.m. & 4:35 p.m.   Angelina Ballerina
2:00 p.m.               Jarrett Krosoczka reading followed by book
                        signing (Punk Farm)
3:10 p.m.               Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black reading
                        followed by book signing
                        (Spiderwick Chronicles)
4:10 p.m.               Peter Abrahams reading followed by book
                        signing (Down the Rabbit Hole)


    Saturday, September 17, 2005 - Fanueil Hall - 11:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.

11:00 a.m.    Author and Illustrator Yetti Frenkel reads The Big Blue
                Limp, followed by book signing
11:30 a.m.    Author Peter J. Welling reads Joe van der Katt and the
                Great Picket Fence, followed by book signing
12:05 p.m.    Magician George Saterial performs
12:30 p.m.    Author Chuck Veneziano reads My Time on Nantucket,
                followed by book signing
1:05 p.m.     Author Peggy Thomas reads Joshua and the Giant Frog,
                followed by book signing
2:05 p.m.     Author Alan Katz reads Where Did They Hide My Presents?,
                followed by book signing
2:30 p.m.     Illustrations on stage
3:05 p.m.     Author J.F. Dargon reads Beetle and Ladybug, followed
                by book signing

E[acute accent]The Boston Globe is proud to support children's literature and reading. For more information on The Boston Globe Children's Book Festival presented by Target, visit www.bostonglobe.com/targetbookfest. To find out about The Globe's Newspaper in Education (NIE) program, visit www.bostonglobe.com/nie. E[acute accent]Target recognizes the integral role reading plays in shaping a child's education and future. Because reading is the foundation for lifelong learning, Target supports early childhood reading through its "Ready. Sit. Read!" initiative. To learn more about the program, visit: Target.com/readysitread.