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Sunday, May 4, 2008
10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Nobel Recreation Center &
North University
Community Library

8820 Judicial Drive
(at Nobel Drive)

Events & Schedule

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Listed here are some of the fun and educational events planned. Check the schedule below to see when your favorite author or illustrator will appear.

Author readings

Book signings

Illustrator Presentations

Author presentation for teens

Book sales

Story times

Games

Crafts

Hands-on art projects

Music

Face painting

Bounce houses

Food and drinks available

An event Program Guide is available here. (PDF: 935K)


Time

Events

10:00 a.m.

Main Stage: Ballet Folklorico
Target Stage (Recreation Center): Diana Davidson, Songbirds, a musical, movement and fun program - children up to 5 years old
Library Community Room: Joann Wooley - Baby Sign
Recreation Center Gym: Kid City - 3-5 year old exhibition & participation
Library Patio: Continuous Story Time from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

10:30 a.m.

Main Stage: Presentation - Janell Cannon
Library Patio: Continuous Story Time from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

11:00 a.m.

Main Stage: Ballet Folklorico
Author/Illustrator Signing: Janell Cannon
Target Stage (Recreation Center): Stacey Wein, Literature Comes to Life, performing The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister
Library Community Room: Annie Barrows
Recreation Center Gym: Pee Wee League Indoor Soccer - 3-5 year old exhibition & participation
Library Patio: Continuous Story Time from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

11:30 a.m.

Main Stage: Presentation - David Shannon
Library Patio: Continuous Story Time from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

12:00 p.m.

Main Stage: Hullabaloo Band
Author/Illustrator Signing: David Shannon
Target Stage (Recreation Center): Stacey Wein, Literature Comes to Life, performing The Wolf’s Chicken Stew by Keiko Kasza
Library Community Room: Robin Cruise
Recreation Center Gym: San Diego Dance and Rhythmic Club - Youth 4 years and up exhibition & participation
Library Patio: Continuous Story Time from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

12:30 p.m.

Main Stage: Presentation - Kadir Nelson
Library Patio: Continuous Story Time from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

1:00 p.m.

Main Stage: Raggle Taggle Celtic Band
Author/Illustrator Signing: Kadir Nelson
Target Stage (Recreation Center): Steven Banks
Library Community Room: Joanne Oppenheim
Recreation Center Gym: Jikishin-Kai International - Beginning children’s karate (5-17) years
Library Patio: Continuous Story Time from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

1:30 p.m.

Main Stage: Presentation - Gerald McDermott
Library Patio: Continuous Story Time from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

Main Stage: Magician - Craig Stone
Author/Illustrator Signing: Gerald McDermott
Target Stage (Recreation Center): Steve Breen
Library Community Room: Terry Zukowski
Recreation Center Gym: Master Sports on the Grass - Parents and children age 3+
Library Patio: Continuous Story Time from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

2:30 p.m.

Main Stage: Presentation - George McClements
Library Community Room: Young Adults Panel**
Library Patio: Continuous Story Time from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

3:00 p.m.

Main Stage: Hip Hop
Author/Illustrator Signing: George McClements
Library Community Room: Young Adults Panel**
Library Patio: Continuous Story Time from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Recreation Center Gym: Cardio Pilates - Exhibition and participation
Target Stage (Recreation Center): Black Storytellers

3:30 p.m.

Main Stage: Presentation - Bruce Hale
Library Patio: Continuous Story Time from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

4:00 p.m.

Main Stage: Hip Hop
Author/Illustrator Signing: Bruce Hale

**Young Adults Panel includes: Suzanne Phillips, Deborah Halverson, Stacey Goldblatt


Additional author/illustrator appearances

San Diego Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators booth
Ann Collins, Deb Gargula, Janice M. Yuwiler

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
1:00 –2:00 p.m.
2:00 –4:00 p.m.

Barbara Skalak, Udo Whan, Roxyanne Young
Beth Brust, David Clemesha, Andrea Zimmerman
Edith Hope Fine, Judith P. Josephson, Lori Mitchell
Lucy Eskeland, Leah Finley, Nancy Johnson


Red Cygnet Press booth

12:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Justin Parpan, Gwango’s Lonesome Trail


Mysterious Galaxy booth

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
1:00 –2:00 p.m.

PJ Haarsma
Mary Pearson
Laura Preble




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