Kids Reading Across RI 2011
at the RI State House in Providence
Saturday, May 14, 2011
12:00 - 3:00 p.m.
a "one book, one state" program for kids in grades 3-6
12:00 - 3:00
Free Book: Where the Mountain Meets the Moon (1 per family)
in Grace Lin's own words, Where the Mountain Meets the Moon is "... a fantasy inspired by the Chinese folktales that enchanted me in my youth and the land and culture that fascinates me in my adulthood. I hope there is magic in there for you as well."
at the RI State House in Providence
Saturday, May 14, 2011
12:00 - 3:00 p.m.
a "one book, one state" program for kids in grades 3-6
12:00 - 3:00
*Summer Reading Fun & Games with RI Schools & Libraries*
*Try it! Exhibits & Activities from RIMOSA (RI Museum of Science & Art)*
*Martial Arts Demonstration from Main Street Martial Arts*
*Chinese Paper Cutting, Calligraphy & Books from the Confucius Institute at Bryant University*
*Try it! Exhibits & Activities from RIMOSA (RI Museum of Science & Art)*
*Martial Arts Demonstration from Main Street Martial Arts*
*Chinese Paper Cutting, Calligraphy & Books from the Confucius Institute at Bryant University*
1:00
Brown University's Lion Dance Team Performs
1:30 & 2:30
Grace Lin, award-wining author of the 2011 KRARI book, Where the Mountain Meets the Moon, Speaks in the Governor's State Room
Free Book: Where the Mountain Meets the Moon (1 per family)
in Grace Lin's own words, Where the Mountain Meets the Moon is "... a fantasy inspired by the Chinese folktales that enchanted me in my youth and the land and culture that fascinates me in my adulthood. I hope there is magic in there for you as well."
Book Sale & Signing with Grace Lin
Fortune Cookies for All!
Free Parking Available in State Lots.
Supported by:
- McDonald's Local Owners/Operators of RI
- RI Educational Media Association
- RI Library Association
- Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Major support from:
