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School Zone

Much Ado About Books' Children's Chapter
This year’s Much Ado About Books annual literary celebration not only provides amazing opportunities for book-loving adults, but it also offers the a wonderful experience for children through the event’s Children’s Chapter — a place where children ages two – 12 (accompanied by parents) can enjoy a variety of free and fun reading experiences.  The theme of this year’s Children’s Chapter is “Books Can Take You Anywhere,” and one of the most exciting places it will take young attendees is to Biscuit’s Birthday Party.  The free party will offer access to Biscuit, the beloved dog from the acclaimed Biscuit series, and other costumed characters, a special reading by the author of the Biscuit books, Alyssa Satin Capucilli, and the requisite birthday cake.  Other free activities include a celebrity reading by Mayor Peyton at 11 a.m., interactive booths from four other children’s book authors, hands-on crafts and activities focused on the joy of reading, including a Beatrix Potter Booth celebrating the 100^th anniversary of the Tale of Tom Kitten.  

There also will be valuable information for parents, including information from Nemours’ BrightStart! Dyslexia Initiative, Target’s Ready. Sit. Read! Book Club, and RALLY Jacksonville!  There even will be on-site registration for the voluntary pre-kindergarten program.  

The Children’s Chapter at Much Ado About Books is free and open to the public from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 21 at the Prime Osborn Convention Center.  RSVPs are required.  Please visit the Much Ado About Books’ web site, or call 630-1995 to sign up to attend the Children’s Chapter event.  

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