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Former Starbucks Exec Debuts New Children's Book at Greek Embassy
Award winning children's book helps kids explore the sights and sounds of Europe with the help of an adventurous cat named KeeKee!
Former Starbucks executive and local author, Shannon Jones has a soft spot for rescue cats, children and culture. While head of marketing and product for Starbucks Europe, Middle East and Africa, Joneslived in Europe with her husband for four years and was able to tour some of the largest European cities including Paris, Rome, Athens and Istanbul.
When their friends’ children started asking how their rescue cat, KeeKee, liked living in Europe and what it was like to live there, Jones decided to pursue her passion for writing and created the award winningKeeKee’s Big Adventure Series to introduce children the tastes, sounds, sites and cultures of Europe.
Beautifully illustrated and perfect for children ages five and above, KeeKee’s Big Adventures in Athens, Greece (October 29, 2014), the third volume in the series, will debut at the Greek Embassy on October 25 as part of the Kids Euro Festival!
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You’re Invited to Join the Fun!
Date: October 25, 2014
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Location: Embassy of Greece
Address: 2217 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington, DC
Activities will include story time with the author, meet the illustrator, Greek food and treats and fun kid activities!
RSVP via KeeKee. Evenbrite.com
For more information please visit www.KeeKeesBigAdventures.com
