The Wonder of Reading's
Explore-A-Story:


A Celebration of Books
Event Details

Your ticket to Explore-A-Story will get you into all the events happening throughout the day at ArcLight Cinemas in Hollywood on Sunday, April 13, 2008.

Hear childrens' book authors/illustrators and celebrities read from their favorite books in the Upper Theaters. Then head to the Barnes & Noble Book Fair in the lobby to get your book signed by its author or celebrity reader! 20% of book sales go to benefit The Wonder of Reading.

Watch short films based on children's book classics and the feature film Mary Poppins at the Disney Family Film Festival in the Lower Theaters.

In the Plaza, kids can get creative with crafts and fill up on great food while having fun with Radio Disney featuring DJ Nate and the Street Team. Families can experience storytelling and musical performances on the outdoor Stage.

Visit The Giving Tree to learn more about what we do at The Wonder of Reading from our friendly staff and how you can help with our mission to encourage a love of reading in children. Visit The Giving Tree to meet our amazing staff. Parents can bid on exciting items at the silent auction.

Our 2008 List of Guests and Performers:

Special
Celebrity Guest
Julie Andrews

Authors and Celebrity Readers
Laila Ali Conway
Laurie David & Cambria Gordon

Sid Fleischman
Robin Preiss Glasser
Felicity Huffman
Mark Johnson
Deborah Nourse Lattimore
Kadir Nelson
Lin Oliver
José-Luis Orozco
Madison Pettis
David Shannon

Plaza Events
Radio Disney featuring DJ Nate and the Street Team

Performers
Chic Street Man
Jim Gamble Puppet Productions
Kitsune Taiko (Traditional Japanese Drumming Youth Group)
Mariachi Cielo Nuevo
David Prather (Poetry Jam)

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