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1st Annual Community Literacy Fair for Shriners Hospital in Los Angeles

Honorary Chair Congresswoman Diane E. Watson, 33rd Congressional District

WHAT:

Lullalee Productions will host the 1st Annual Community Literacy Fair Serving Shriners Hospital for children in Los Angeles and the Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation.

WHY:

Lullalee Productions - (Lullalee Publications Ministries- LPM) Provides literacy projects through art and music that promote social values and self-esteem. LPM, a national non-profit organization located in San Bruno California supports the importance of literacy for all children.

The setting of this literacy fair is a "carnival like" atmosphere where the patients and their families will enter a magical world of entertaining activities. Celebrated authors will attend to endorse the importance of reading, sign autographs and distribute free books.

Planned activities:

Shriners Clowns
Costumed Characters- Lil'Teddie and Mr.Freebird from the Audio Book
"Colleen's Dollhouse"
Alfonso/Gerry Katzman- Magic Castle Magicians
Penelope Torribo- Marionettes
Emergency Awareness- Provided by L.A.County- Joyce Harris
CM School Supply- Making Dr. Seuss Hats- Steve Rajcic
Catered Lunch- Chef Charlene

Authors that will attend:

Pamela Anderson- "Watch-me-grow kids"
Lee Ann Butler-Owens- "Colleen's Doll House"
Charles Chatman- "The depths of My soul"
Dawn Crichton and Julie Crichton, M.D.- Green Beans or Jelly
Beans?
K.D. Green- Too much like Right, Two Much Like 2
Chad Soubeer, illustrated by Pepe Melon- Brandon's day at the
Fire station.

Authors that donated books:

Beatrice Bowles- Audio book-Heavens a Garden in
The Heart, Music by Sara MacLean, story book- Spider Secrets
Linda Barrick- Cat Tales
Mark L. Redmond- The Arty Series
CHRISTINE YOUNG-ROBINSON- "Isra the Butterfly"
Merrily Kutner- DOWN ON THE FARM
Andrea Campbell- "Bringing up Ziggy"
Sandra McLeod Humphrey- "If you had to choose,
What Would You Do?"
Charles Boyle- "Tailey Whaley"
Cynthia Leitich-Smith- Indian Shoes
Todd Parr- The Otto Series
Nicole Hunter- Waiting for the End

Sponsors:

Farmers Insurance- FACT
The Turning Point Magazine
The Magic Castle
The Verizon Foundation
Sales Media Inc.
KTYM Radio-Gerrado Borrego/Bobby Howe

Books/Magazine/Coloring Material and poster Donations Provided by:

KCET
Scholastic (Book Grant)
McGraw Hill

WHEN:

Friday, April 8th, 2005, from 12:00PM to 2:00PM

WHERE:

In the auditorium of Shriners Hospital for Children- Los Angeles. 3160 Geneva Ave. Los Angeles, California 90020.

Disclaimer: This is a private event serving the patients and families of Shriners Hospital for Children and the Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation.

Media Welcomed!

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