Kids of all ages won’t want to miss this fun and creative drawing workshop with beloved author and illustrator Rosemary Wells, of Max and Ruby fame, courtesy of Houlihan Lawrence. Additional activities, sponsored by Kiwi Country Day Camp will include games and archery, and a raffle for a basket of books by Rosemary Wells is sponsored by Chappaqua Learning Center. The event will take place at hip-kid lounge, at 77 South Greeley Avenue in Chappaqua on Friday, May 20 from 12:30 – 2:30pm, with proceeds benefiting the Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival (CCBF).
“The Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival has grown to become one of the most anticipated family events in Westchester,” said CCBF Executive Director Dawn Greenberg. “In order to continue championing our cause to promote children’s literacy, we need the support of our community. It’s through fundraisers such as this author workshop, as well as through our thoughtful sponsors, that we are able to raise funds to keep our Book Festival as vibrant as previous years.”
COST:
Suggested donation of $20 per family. Pay at the door.
WHEN:
Friday, May 20, from 12:30 to 2:30pm (*No School in Chappaqua on Friday, May 20)
WHERE:
hip-kids lounge, 77 South Greeley Avenue, Chappaqua, NY
WHO:
The Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival is the only children’s book festival in Westchester County. From princesses to pups, to angst-filled tweens, and every crazy character in between, you’ll find them all at the fourth annual CCBF, on September 24, 2016. More than 85 popular authors, who bring your favorite characters to life, are expected to participate. Most will be signing their books and reading excerpts. It will be a family event with tons of fun, food, kid-friendly activities, entertainment and, of course, books! For more information, visit www.ccbfestival.org or follow the CCBF at www.facebook.com/chappaquachildrensbookfestival.
