MANY VOICES: A multicultural book fair for families
Saturday, November 14, 10:00 – 1:00
Breakwater School gym, 856 Brighton Ave., Portland
EXPLORE BOOKS that take your child around the world. The fair features the latest children's books and classics depicting the cultures of China, Korea, Japan, Southeast Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Middle East, as well as African American, Native American, Latino American, Jewish American, Muslim American and immigration books.
MEET THE AUTHOR Grace Lin, award-winning author and illustrator of the newly-released Where the Mountain Meets the Moon (the 2009 Parents' Choice Gold Winner) and more than a dozen other children's books, will be on hand to meet the children and autograph books from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. See more about Grace and her work at her website: www.gracelin.com
PLAY Kids can play Minli's Journey (a problem-solving game based on Grace's Where the Mountain Meets the Moon) and try their hand at Chinese calligraphy.
COME AND SHOP The fair will also sell treats, traditional Chinese clothing and other goodies.
THE BOOK FAIR IS FREE and open to the public.
EDUCATOR DISCOUNT Educators receive a 10% discount on all books.
FOR MORE INFORMATION email bamboo@maine.rr.com or visit cafamchineseschool.org.
Presented by the Chinese and American Friendship Association of Maine's Chinese School.
Titles selected by Kirsten Cappy of Curious City (www.curiouscity.net).
*ABOUT C.A.F.A.M. AND CHINESE SCHOOL*
The Chinese American Friendship Association of Maine (C.A.F.A.M) is
a non-profit cultural organization whose members include Chinese-
Americans, Americans who have lived or worked in China, parents who
have adopted children from China, and others with an interest in
Chinese history and culture. In addition to the Chinese School,
C.A.F.A.M. offers lectures, holiday celebrations, and an annual
Chinese New Year celebration.
