Read to Me International… 2009 Events!

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“Read To Me” Hawaii is hosting a wine, pupu and silent auction event on May 2 to raise funds and promote literacy in the islands. The theme is Moonlight Magic and tickets are available by calling (808) 955-7600. Event will take place from 6-8 p.m. at KCC Ohia Dining Room.

conference3Their Biennial Conference is also being held this year, “Open a Book, Open the World”. It’s a two day conference June 18-19 featuring award winning authors James Rumford and Dan Yaccarino. It’s a great opportunity for educators, parents, librarians or anyone interested in Children’s Literature. The second day of the conference held at the Hawaii Convention Center will host a Hawai’i Authors Panel specifically, AND Lee Cataluna speaking during a special luncheon session! (I’m there just for that alone!)

Click here for registration information, author bios and other conference details.

It's National Library Week!

nlw-worlds-connect1We’re right in the middle of National Library Week!

Although National Library Week is officially April 12-18th, there are special events going on at various Hawaii State Public Library locations from now through the end of the month!

Click here for a full schedule of events!

In celebration of how libraries connect us to the world, there will be many appearances by famous local story tellers spinning tales from around the world. One of the most dynamic and highly entertaining I’ve ever seen is Jeff Gere, but sadly he will be performing on Kauai and the Big Island for the rest of this week.  So those of us on Oahu have missed him already. 🙁

Fortunately for us, another great and equally compelling onstage storyteller is Janice Terukina.  She will be performing in various locations on Oahu through April 29th. Her most recent appearance will be this weekend Saturday, April 18, 10:30 a.m. at Kailua Public Library (Oahu). Terukina will focus on Hawaiian-style folktales, humorous local poetry and fun audience participation games. Also on Oahu this weekend, Dave Del Rocco will share a variety of stories from different countries like Italy and Korea, as well as some American and Native American tales. He will appear Sunday, April 19th, 1:00 p.m. at the Kaimuki Library.