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Presentations from graphic novelists Jared Hodges and Lindsay Cibos (creators of the nationally syndicated comic strip "Peach Fuzz") and young adult author Melissa de la Cruz ("The Au Pairs" and "Blue Bloods" series of books) will follow at 11 a.m. Providence Journal sportswriter Steven Krasner will jumpstart events on the Teen Stage with a news writing session at 10:15 a.m. The lineup of teen activities is just as impressive. I've just always loved to tell stories visually and draw narratively." "I've been writing and illustrating books since I was in the 3rd grade. "I like to get the crowd involved as much as possible," he said. Jarrett Krososczka, author and illustrator of children's books "Baghead" and "Bubble Bath Pirate," also plans to deliver a memorable performance in hopes of influencing young aspiring writers. "We dance, sing and shake our hips – having the story happen in the making of the movements," said the writer of "My Pop Pop and Me," "My Nana and Me" and over a dozen other children's books. Her colorful storytelling techniques are known to engage the crowd, as seen at last year's festival. Seuss' beloved The Cat in the Hat and interactive storytelling performances are planned throughout the day, including with returning Reading Festival author and storyteller extraordinaire Irene Smalls. Youngsters can look forward to an energetic storytime with Miss Lori at 10 a.m. New to the event roster is PBS KIDS host Miss Lori. at Centennial Park in the Fort Myers River District, the Reading Festival's annual location. Different activities are scheduled every hour from 10 a.m.
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On Saturday, March 15, young children and teens will be able to select from a variety of free Reading Festival activities – from games and craft workshops to author presentations and writing exercises.
The 9th Annual Southwest Florida Reading Festival offers all of that and more.
Reading Festival Activities to Help Youths Zero in On CreativityįORT MYERS, Fla., Febru– Only one venue allows area youths to query today's finest comic book artists, come face-to-face with writers of their favorite books and practice reading and writing all in one setting. (239) 461-2914 or O'Connell, Community Relations Coordinator Karen Sloan, Library Development Specialist Untitled Document Reading Festival Activities to Help Youths Zero in On Creativity
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