Community Giving: Education: Early Childhood Reading
What: Children of all ages and their families will gather at Target's Children Stage on the campus of UCLA for the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books. The event, which is free to the public, will feature two full days of celebrity book readings and signings, live entertainment and musical performances – all to help foster children’s love for reading as a fun and recreational activity.
Who: Celebrity authors including Marlee Matlin, Julie Andrews, Henry Winkler and Aly & AJ will make their books come alive for children of all ages and the young at heart, from the larger-than-life Target "Big Red Chair," a symbol of the company's commitment to support early childhood reading. In addition, families are invited to enjoy live musical performances by popular children's groups, including The Doodlebops™ and Playhouse Disney's "Johnny and the Sprites."
When: Saturday, April 26, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sunday, April 27, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Where: UCLA Campus, Los Angeles, Ca.
Target Children’s Stage Highlights*:
Saturday, April 26th
10:00 a.m. Playhouse Disney’s "Johnny and the Sprites"
1:00 p.m. Ben Barnes – "Prince Caspian" of "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian"
1:30 p.m. The Doodlebops™
2:00 p.m. Aly & AJ – (
Aly & AJ’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Mysteries)
4:20 p.m. Marlee Matlin and Doug Cooney (
Leading Ladies)
Sunday, April 29th
12:15 p.m. Julie Andrews (
Simeon’s Gift)
1:55 p.m. Henry Winkler (
Hank Zipzer #14: The Life of Me (Enter At Your Own Risk))
About: The
Los Angeles Times Festival of Books—the nation's largest public literary festival—was created in 1996 by the
Times to promote literacy and to bring together those who create books with the people who love to read them. The activities kick off at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 26
th with a performance by Playhouse Disney’s "Johnny and the Sprites" on the Target Children’s Stage.
NOTE TO PRODUCERS AND PHOTO EDITORS: To arrange celebrity interviews and/or photo opportunities please contact Lindsey Winkler at 201-964-2374 or
lwinkler@mww.com.
*Authors will sign their books in the signing tents with the exception of Julie Andrews. However, Julie Andrews pre-signed books will be available for purchase on-site.
2008 Los Angeles Times Festival of Books – Target Children’s Stage Schedule
Target Children’s Stage Schedule
Saturday, April 26
TIME |
TALENT |
10:00 -10:30 |
Playhouse Disney’s "Johnny and the Sprites" |
10:35 - 10:55 |
Robin Preiss Glasser – Fancy Nancy: Bonjour, Butterfly |
10:55 - 11:15 |
Maxwell Eaton III – Max & Pinky: Best Buds |
11:15 - 11:35 |
Todd Parr – We Belong Together |
11:45 -12:15 |
Justin Roberts & the Not Ready for Naptime Players |
12:20 - 12:40 |
Dave & Grace Zaboski – Gideon’s Dream |
12:40 - 1:00 |
Sara Pennypacker amd Marla Frazee – Clementine's Letter |
| 1:00 - 1:30 |
Ben Barnes, "Prince Caspian" of "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian" |
1:30 - 2:00 |
The Doodlebops™ |
2:00 - 2:20 |
Aly & AJ – Aly & AJ’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Mysteries |
2:20 - 2:40 |
Rosemary Wells – Max’s ABC |
2:40 - 3:10 |
José-Luis Orozco |
3:10 - 3:40 |
Laurence Yep – American Girl – MIA |
3:45 - 4:15 |
Laughing Pizza! |
4:20 - 4:40 |
Marlee Matlin and Doug Cooney - Leading Ladies |
4:40 - 5:10 |
Playhouse Disney’s "Choo-Choo Soul" |
5:10 - 5:30 |
Dylan Sprouse - 47 R.O.N.I.N series |
5:30 - 6:00 |
Justin Roberts & the Not Ready for Naptime Players |
Sunday, April 27
TIME |
TALENT |
10:00 -10:30 |
Justin Roberts & the Not Ready for Naptime Players |
10:35-10:55 |
David Kirk – The Prince, The Princess, and The Bee |
10:55 - 11:15 |
Katherine Holabird – Angelina Ballerina |
11:15 - 11:35 |
Mo Willems – The Pigeon wants a…. |
11:40 - 12:10 |
The Doodlebops™ |
12:15 - 12:35 |
Julie Andrews – Simeon’s Gift |
12:35 - 12:55 |
Cheech Marin – Cheech the School Bus Driver |
1:00 - 1:30 |
Playhouse Disney’s "Johnny and the Sprites" |
1:35 - 1:55 |
David Shannon and John Scieszka – Trucktown series |
1:55 - 2:15 |
Henry Winkler & Lin Oliver Hank – Zipzer # 14: The Life of Me (Enter At Your Own Risk) |
2:15 - 2:45 |
Playhouse Disney’s "Choo-Choo Soul" |
2:45 - 3:05 |
Carolyn Hennesy – Pandora Gets Jealous |
3:10 - 3:40 |
Laughing Pizza! |
3:40 - 4:00 |
Megan McDonald – Sisters Club |
4:10 - 4:55 |
The SqueeGees |
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