 |
| Photo Credit AOP |
JetBlue and Random House Children’s Books’ Soar with Reading invites the public to enjoy sea life shows and a book signing by Mary Pope Osborne, author of Shadow of the Shark
WHAT: Everyone is invited to join Soar with Reading, an initiative by JetBlue and Random House Children’s Books, to enjoy a fun-filled day celebrating reading at the nonprofit Aquarium of the Pacific. In honor of its 5th anniversary, Soar with Reading will host a book party featuring Shadow of the Shark, the latest book from best-selling author Mary Pope Osborne.
Hosted at Aquarium of the Pacific, activities are open to the public with general admission to the Aquarium and include:
- Interactive ongoing sea life shows, including a shark feed at 2:00 p.m.
- Book signing with Mary Pope Osborne
- Displays that highlight shark biology, including shark teeth and jaws
- Coloring station
- The chance to meet and take photos with character ambassadors Jack and Annie and the Aquarium’s shark mascot Sharky.
Soar with Reading places age-appropriate books in the hands of children in underserved areas, while also encouraging children’s imaginations to take flight through reading. Residents of Long Beach will have the chance to bring books to local children in need through the national Soar with Reading #BookBattle. Five cities – Detroit, Houston, Fort Lauderdale, Los Angeles, and New York – are currently competing in the first-ever #BookBattle. The city that receives the most online votes by August 31, 2013 will receive 100,000 children books
WHEN: Monday, July 13
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Aquarium of the Pacific
100 Aquarium Way
Long Beach, CA 90802
We are VERY excited to check it out. Zoe and I will be there to join in on the Summer Reading fun - follow along or head out to the event yourself!
A few notes about those that make this possible:
ABOUT SOAR WITH READING:
In 2011, JetBlue launched Soar with Reading, a program designed to encourage kids’ imaginations to take flight through reading and get books into the hands of kids that need them most. Since its inception, JetBlue and their partners have donated over $1,250,000 worth of books to kids in need. This year, JetBlue is excited to again partner with Random House Children’s Books and Magic Tree House author, Mary Pope Osborne to encourage children to share the magic of reading.
ABOUT JETBLUE AIRWAYS:
JetBlue is New York's Hometown Airline™, and a leading carrier in Boston, Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood, Los Angeles (Long Beach), Orlando, and San Juan. JetBlue carries more than 32 million customers a year to 90 cities in the U.S., Caribbean, and Latin America with an average of 875 daily flights. For more information please visit JetBlue.com.
ABOUT MAGIC TREE HOUSE®:
Widely regarded among parents, teachers, and librarians for its power to instill a passion for reading, Mary Pope Osborne’s award-winning Magic Tree House series is an international phenomenon and has sold 130 million books worldwide since its debut in 1992, and has been translated into 33 different languages in over 30 international markets. There are currently 52 Magic Tree House books and 31 Fact Trackers, the nonfiction companions to the fiction titles. All Magic Tree House books are available in print, as ebooks and Listening Library audio books, which are all narrated by Mary Pope Osborne.
MTH #53: Shadow of the Shark and MTH Fact Tracker #32: Sharks release in June 2015.
ABOUT AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC:
The Aquarium of the Pacific, a nonprofit institution, is dedicated to conserving nature and its resources by building interactions among people and is home to more than 11,000 animals. Beyond its exhibits, the Aquarium offers educational programs for people of all ages, from hands-on activities to lectures by leading scientists. It is a community gathering place where diverse cultures and the arts are celebrated and important topics facing our planet and our ocean are explored by scientists, policymakers, and stakeholders in the search for sustainable solutions. For more information, visit www.aquariumofpacific.org or call 562-590-3100.
Fore more information on the event please see HERE
Regular Admission to Aquarium Required. For more information on supporting wild life and wild places please see HERE
Follow us tomorrow live at the event on Periscope!
OnTheGoOC / OnTheGoOCKid
#JetBlue +JetBlue #AquariumofThePacific #RandomHouse +The Random House Group #BookBattle #BooksAreCool #ReadMore #ReadingEvents #SummerReading #LoveAquariumOfThePacific #SoarWithReading
No comments:
Post a Comment