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Family Literacy Events

MAKE WAY FOR BOOKS hosted a Cox Family Read Aloud Night on Thursday, May 1, 2008 at 6 p.m. This free event was held at the El Pueblo Neighborhood Center and was designed especially for parents and children 3-5 years of age.

Families with young children were invited to a bilingual storytime and puppet show. Each family had the chance to meet Curious George and left with a bag containing a new paperback book and an art activity. Parents also received simple tips on how to make reading fun for their young children.

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MAKE WAY FOR BOOKS and the Pima County Public Library held the Fourth Annual STORY TOWN Family Literacy Festival on November 10, 2007. Thank you to all of the families who attended! We're already looking ahead to the Fifth Annual STORY TOWN on November 15, 2008.

MAKE WAY FOR BOOKS, in cooperation with The Pima County Public Library presented the fourth annual STORY TOWN Family Literacy Festival on November 10, 2007, a one day kick-off celebration of Children’s Book Week, November 12-18.

STORY TOWN is a unique event attracting over 1,000 young children and their families to explore the neighborhoods of STORY TOWN. At STORY TOWN, Jácome Plaza (located at the Main Library in downtown Tucson) is transformed into a fun, literature-inspired town with seven exciting neighborhoods.

On Storybook Lane families can enjoy six different children’s stories read aloud in front of life-size scenery. Life-size storybook characters will also make appearances. Children will have the opportunity to be creative at Art Alley. Literacy Lane will highlight literacy organizations in Tucson. Public Library Place features Pima County Public Library’s services. Fun activities will take place within the children’s area of the library. Food and refreshments can be purchased on Snack Street. Live music groups will perform on Rhythm Road. In Nursery Rhyme Neighborhood, Nursery Rhyme characters will recite their rhymes and guide children through games and a book walk (a cake walk with books instead of cakes!). Children can also visit Post Office Place where they will send a letter to their favorite children’s book characters.

View a slide show from past STORY TOWN Festivals
STORY TOWN 2007
STORY TOWN 2006
STORY TOWN 2005

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MAKE WAY FOR BOOKS Family Literacy Events are possible through the generous support of...