Come on out for Kids Otter Read Day Around the Bay. It's this Saturday!

On Saturday,  May 1, 2010, the Northern California Children’s Bookseller’s Association (NCCBA) will hold its second annual Kids Otter Read Day Around the Bay, a celebration of the San Francisco Bay Area’s thriving children’s book community.  Hosted by independent children’s booksellers, with appearances by more than 50 local children’s authors and illustrators, this is a not-to-be-missed event for readers of all ages. http://www.thereadingbug.com/event/author-visits-kids-otter-read-around-bay-day

I'll be at the Reading Bug in San Carlos with the following authors: 

JENNIFER HOLM- The well known author of BabyMouse!  Draw comics with her one-on-one!

CYNTHIA CHIN-LEE- Read and participate in a fun Q & A!  Learn how to draw a self portrait!

CHRISTY HALE- make a collage in the style of her book, East West House!

ANN MARTIN BOWLER- Read Gecko's Complaint, play musical instruments from around the world and make an art project based on Geckos! 

Get a chance to talk to each author in person one-on-one and participate in a fun reading and art activity with each author!  Light refreshments will be served.

The Reading Bug is located at  785 Laurel Street in San Carlos, CA