Need another reason to head south next weekend? Here's a sure bet:
Books by the Bay 2012
Thursday, September 27 from 5-7pm
Join the South Sound Reading Foundation for a magical evening with award-winning authors, including regional best-selling author Jim Lynch.
Mr. Lynch will read from his new book, Truth Like the Sun. Other authors and illustrators include: Judy Bentley, author of Hiking Washington’s History; Erik Brooks, winner of the 2011 Washington State Book Award; Newbery Honor Winner Margaret Chodos; writer and publisher Robin Cruise; Parents' Choice, Washington State Governor's Writers, and Best Multicultural Award- winning author Ken Mochizuki; and critically acclaimed, award-winning illustrator, Julianne Paschkis. Books will be available for signature and sale.
Also, meet local leaders committed to literacy, listen to live local music, enjoy appetizers and refreshments, and browse the over fifty unique literacy silent auction items, including a ticket package to the Seattle Symphony. It’s a great opportunity for early holiday shopping!
Where: Olympia Country and Golf Club, 3636 Country Club Road, Olympia, WA 98502
Each year the South Sound Reading Foundation invites you to participate in their literacy celebration to support their mission; ensuring all children are read with and, or are reading 20 minutes a day. Reading just 20 minutes a day promotes the healthy brain development, family bonding and school readiness all children need to read and succeed.
The Reading Foundation does this important work by educating and reminding children, youth and families about the importance of reading though community awareness campaigns and family education programming and by distributing free books so that every family, every child has the tools they need to read and succeed.
The Reading Foundation distributes over 50,000 books each year and with each book they share the important reading message. The funds raised at Books by the Bay will enable the Reading Foundation to continue its important literacy work. Please show your support by attending this very special event.
Join the South Sound Reading Foundation for a magical evening with award-winning authors, including regional best-selling author Jim Lynch.
Mr. Lynch will read from his new book, Truth Like the Sun. Other authors and illustrators include: Judy Bentley, author of Hiking Washington’s History; Erik Brooks, winner of the 2011 Washington State Book Award; Newbery Honor Winner Margaret Chodos; writer and publisher Robin Cruise; Parents' Choice, Washington State Governor's Writers, and Best Multicultural Award- winning author Ken Mochizuki; and critically acclaimed, award-winning illustrator, Julianne Paschkis. Books will be available for signature and sale.
Also, meet local leaders committed to literacy, listen to live local music, enjoy appetizers and refreshments, and browse the over fifty unique literacy silent auction items, including a ticket package to the Seattle Symphony. It’s a great opportunity for early holiday shopping!
Where: Olympia Country and Golf Club, 3636 Country Club Road, Olympia, WA 98502
Each year the South Sound Reading Foundation invites you to participate in their literacy celebration to support their mission; ensuring all children are read with and, or are reading 20 minutes a day. Reading just 20 minutes a day promotes the healthy brain development, family bonding and school readiness all children need to read and succeed.
The Reading Foundation does this important work by educating and reminding children, youth and families about the importance of reading though community awareness campaigns and family education programming and by distributing free books so that every family, every child has the tools they need to read and succeed.
The Reading Foundation distributes over 50,000 books each year and with each book they share the important reading message. The funds raised at Books by the Bay will enable the Reading Foundation to continue its important literacy work. Please show your support by attending this very special event.
To order tickets call: 360-412-4499 or email: readt2me@nthurston.k12.wa.us
