From: Lisa Von Drasek <lisav>
Date: Thu, 01 Feb 2007 16:14:12 -0500

Symphony Space and Bank Street Bookstore present: Girls Read! and Guys Read! Sundays from 1:00 - 2:15 We hope you'll head to 95th and Broadway on these Sundays at 1:00, when beloved children's authors discuss their books with their true fans! Girls Read! Conversations led by Symphony Space Education Director Madeline Cohen with readings by special guest Cynthia Nixon. February 11 - Linda Sue Park talks about Project Mulberry Newbery Award-winning author Linda Sue Park discusses her book Project Mulberry and the character of Julia, the daughter of Korean immigrants, finding her way between her parents and her new friends in Plainfield, Illinois. March 11 - Blue Balliett discusses The Wright 3 Blue Balliett talks about The Wright 3, the exhilarating sequel to her museum mystery, Chasing Vermeer. The book follows sixth-graders Calder, Petra and Tommy on another detective adventure, this time to rescue Frank Lloyd Wright's Robie House in Chicago. Guys Read! Conversations led by Jon Scieszka (The Time Warp Trio, Guys Write for Guys Read) February 4 - A Conversation with illustrator Brett Helquist Brett Helquist, whose vivid illustrations bring to life Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events as well as Blue Balliett's books, shares secrets about his craft. March 4 - Rick Riordan discusses Percy Jackson the Olympians Rick Riordan talks about writing the adventures of Percy, the 13-year old demigod son of Poseidon who battles a cast of imposing gods and monsters in The Lightning Thief, The Sea of Monsters and the upcoming Book 3: The Titan's Curse. April 1 - Dan Gutman talks about Honus and Me: A Baseball Card Adventure Dan Gutman discusses the first in his Baseball Card Adventures series. The book's hero, Joe Stoshack, lives for baseball. One day, while cleaning out a neighbor's attic, Joe finds the most valuable baseball card in the world - a 1909 Honus Wagner card - which has magical powers.... Adults: $15 ($18 day of); Children: $10 ($13 day of); Members: $10; Just Kidding Club: $6 Order your tickets now! 212.864.5400 www.SymphonySpace.org In-store

Saturday, March 3 at 2:00 pm

The Dumpster Diver's "Junk Is Good" Workshop with Janet Wong Leave the clutter at home, but bring your imagination and get set to create the plans for a wacky dream-machine made from the junk in your closets! Janet Wong, author of The Dumpster Diver, will inspire us with a reading of her newest book. Then Steve the Dumpster Diver himself will help kids "build" their dreams, collage-style, from images collected from magazines and catalogs. Recommended for ages 5 and up. Call 212-678-1654 for reservations.


  

Sunday, March 25 at 11:00 am Join us for a performance with musician and storyteller Bill Harley. The award-winning Grammy-nominated artist will read a selection from his latest book The Amazing Flight of Darius Frobisher and perform songs from his latest CD I Wanna Play. Ticket Prices: Adult $8.00 / Child $5.00 Order tickets on-line at www.bankstreetbooks.comor 212-678-1654
*Bank Street Auditorium
  Saturday, April 14 at 3:00 pm Fancy Nancy is back! From the top of her tiara down to her sparkly studded shoes there is no one fancier than Nancy. Come decked out in your fanciest finery to celebrate the release of the latest book, Fancy Nancy and the Posh Puppy. Author Jane O'Connor will be on hand to read from both books. Ages 3 and up. Jennifer Brennan Events Coordinator

Bank Street Bookstore 610 W 112th Street NY, NY 10025 212-875-4552 212-316-7026
 
 

Lisa Von Drasek Children's Librarian Bank Street College of Education School for Children Pre-K- 8 610 West 112th St NY NY 10025

lisav at bnkst.edu

212 875 4452
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