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Read in the Park - presented by Book Beat & Berkley School District

The Berkley School District community and beyond are invited to the 6th annual Read in the Park event on Sunday, March 17, 2013 from 1-3 pm in the Berkley High School Collaborative Center (2325 Catalpa, Berkley MI 48072).

This FREE event is being co-sponsored by Book Beat, the Berkley School District and the Berkley Area PTA Council. 

Read in the Park is an opportunity to connect students with authors and foster a love of reading. 

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This year, Read in the Park presents:

  • 1:20-1:45 pm: Lisa Wheeler, "The Pet Project" & "Dino-Football"
  • 1:55-2:25 pm: Ruth McNally Barshaw, "Ellie McDoodle" series, with a mini doodle lesson
  • 2:30-3 pm: Bryan Chick, "The Secret Zoo"

Come meet the authors, purchase books, receive autographs, and learn more about the Berkley School District.

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Make sure to also check out:

  • Media Specialist from every Berkley School: See how we celebrate Reading Month!
  • Berkley High School student work on display
  • Public Libraries will assist in obtaining Library cards
  • Reading Works Representative will be on site to share their mission of Literacy for all
  • The Doodle Table & Tree

 

For more information or to reserve copies of books, call 248.968.1190 or visit thebookbeat.com

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