The UNM Bookstore’s Annual Children’s Book Fair is set for Saturday, May 9 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the UNM Bookstore, on Cornell and Central NE. This year’s theme is Summer Camp Adventure and the bookstore will host a number of activities related to those lazy days of summer, friends and fun.
This year’s featured author is New Mexico’s Neecy Twinem, an award-winning children’s book author and illustrator with over 26 published books. Most notably, she expresses her admiration for New Mexico with her vibrant illustrations in E is for Enchantment: A New Mexico Alphabet, a WILLA Literary Award recipient and nominated for the Land of Enchantment Book Award. Twinem is a regular speaker at schools, conferences and literacy festivals across the country.
Another special guest this year will be the Albuquerque BioPark’s Incredible Insects display and presentation. Incredible Insects is the Rio Grande Botanic Garden's newest outreach program. This display includes a 40-minute presentation and features live arthropods and hands-on biofacts. Kids of all ages will enjoy learning firsthand about these amazing creatures.
The UNM Bookstore “Camp Counselors” will have lots of interactive projects and crafts for kids to play and create. Free refreshments, goody bags, balloons and face painting – a hands-down favorite thanks to our talented art students – will also be provided. This one-of-a-kind experience is for kids and the audience grows larger each year as more and more parents see what a great learning experience the UNM Bookstore provides.
The UNM Bookstore is located at 2301 Central Ave. NE at the intersection of Cornell and Central. Parking will be validated in the parking structure for up to one hour with purchase. Please call Lisa Walden at 505-277-7494 for more information.
For more information, contact: Lisa Walden, general book manager, 505-277-7494 or e-mail: lwalden@unm.edu.
Media Contact: Carolyn Gonzales, (505) 277-5920; e-mail: cgonzal@unm.edu
Posted by scarr at April 23, 2009 10:49 AM