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2018 Children's Book Week Poster Revealed

James Patterson and Marcus Samuelsson Featured in October issue of STORY MONSTERS INK

CHANDLER, Ariz., Sept. 18, 2015 /PRNewswire-iReach/ With over 300 million copies of his books sold worldwide, James Patterson is one of the most prolific and successful authors on the planet. While he continues to write the suspenseful thriller novels his devotees clamor for as well as the children's books that have gained him a whole new fan base, he's also become a major champion for literacy. He recently pledged to donate $1.75 million to school libraries through a grant program with Scholastic Reading Club. 'I'm really passionate about getting kids reading,' said Patterson in a recent interview with Story Monsters Ink magazine. 'If kids aren't competent readers in middle school, they're going to have a really hard time getting through high school and getting through life.' Patterson also discussed his career, his newest books and how he instilled a love of reading in his own son.

Caroll Spinney Pens STORY MONSTERS INK

CHANDLER, Ariz., June 22, 2015 /PRNewswire-iReach/ As the man behind Sesame Street's Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch characters, Caroll Spinney has delivered lasting education lessons to millions of children. 'We had a lot of doubters who didn't believe that television could be a teaching tool,' Spinney recently said in an interview with Story Monsters Ink magazine. 'I think we proved them wrong.'

This Week at Bookworks Includes Judy Chicago, Star Wars Reads Day and More

Below are this week's events at Bookworks. For more information, visit bkwrks.com/event.

Penn Libraries Explores the World of Children's Books

This fall, the Penn Libraries explores the world of children's books in two related exhibitions and a symposium. 'Children's books are unique teaching tools that ignite the imagination and bring form and meaning to language for younger and older generations alike,' shared Carton Rogers, Vice Provost and Director of the Penn Libraries. 'We are pleased to celebrate this genre of work, while at the same time acknowledging two very significant donations to our collections, by highlighting the lives and careers of William Steig, a children's book author who wrote stories that overturn traditional fairytale assumptions, and Atha Tehon, a master at collaboration who helped to shape the works of many of the world's best children's book authors. We hope that members of the Penn community as well as the greater art and literary communities are as inspired by these exhibits as we are.'

Village Theatre Announces 2009-2010 Pied Piper Season

Village Theatre is excited to announce an incredible season of Pied Piper productions presenting quality international performing arts for young people and their families. 'Next season our best touring theatre companies will be telling some of the most beloved children's stories in a performance series that brings literature to life, ' describes Erica Weir, Pied Piper manager.

Village Theater's Pied Piper Announces GOODNIGHT MOON, CHAROLETTE'S WEB

Village Theatre is excited to announce an incredible season of Pied Piper productions presenting quality international performing arts for young people and their families. 'Next season our best touring theatre companies will be telling some of the most beloved children's stories in a performance series that brings literature to life, ' describes Erica Weir, Pied Piper manager.

Theatre at the Center:Benefit for Children Affected by Flood

In an effort to help children in the area most devastated by the recent flooding, Munster's Theatre at the Center, 1040 Ridge Road, will host a special free performance of their current Theatre for Young Audiences production, Max & Ruby. The benefit performance for these children from surrounding schools, as identified by Munster Town Manager Tom DiGiulio, will take place on October 16 at 11:15 a.m. Max & Ruby is a new musical based on the series of books by Rosemary Wells and the popular television program on Nick Jr. and Noggin. Theatre at the Center's Theatre for Young Audiences is recognized for bringing exciting, fun and educational productions to the stage. The energetic and hilarious production of Max & Ruby will run October 16 through October 18.

'Max & Ruby' at Theatre at the Centre (For Young Audiences)

Max & Ruby, a new musical based on the series of books by Rosemary Wells and the popular television program on Nick Jr. and Noggin, will be presented by Theatre at the Center's Theatre for Young Audiences, 1040 Ridge Road.

Contest: Win Tickets to 'Max & Ruby'

Enter now to win free tickets to the Theatreworks USA premiere of the live stage adaptation of the hit children's television series Max & Ruby!

Photo Flash: 'Max & Ruby' at Theatreworks USA

Theatreworks USA, the nation's leading not-for-profit professional theatre for family audiences, launches its 47th season with the New York premiere of the live stage adaptation of the hit children's television series Max & Ruby, for a limited engagement at Off-Broadway's Lucille Lortel Theatre beginning today Friday, December 7, 2007 through Sunday, January 13, 2008, with an official Opening on Sunday, December 9 at 2PM.

'Max & Ruby' Family Show Begins at Theatreworks 12/7

Theatreworks USA, the nation's leading not-for-profit professional theatre for family audiences, launches its 47th season with the New York premiere of the live stage adaptation of the hit children's television series Max & Ruby, for a limited engagement at Off-Broadway's Lucille Lortel Theatre (121 Christopher Street), Friday, December 7, 2007 through Sunday, January 13, 2008, with an official Opening on Sunday, December 9 at 2PM.