Festival Brings Free, Family Entertainment to the Twin Cities, Including Readings and Music Performances
MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- On Saturday, September 13, children
of all ages and their families will gather at Three Rivers Park District's
Hyland Lake Park Reserve for the Target Children's Book Festival presented by
the Star Tribune. The event, which is free to the public, will feature book
readings and signings, live entertainment and musical performances -- all to
help foster children's love for reading as a fun and recreational activity.
During the book festival, which is open to the public from 10:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m., parents and children will have the opportunity to learn about
Target's commitment to providing reading resources for families, as well as
programs and partnerships the company supports that encourage parents and
children to read together.
'Target is committed to cultivating a love of reading in children at an
early age,' said Laysha Ward, president, community relations, Target. 'This
book festival provides Minneapolis-area families with a rich and meaningful
way to explore reading together in a unique setting, with a multitude of
activities to stimulate children's interest in books.'
The Target Children's Book Festival will feature a number of live readings
throughout the day. Among the authors reading on stage will be Nancy Carlson,
author of Henry's Amazing Imagination!; Melodee Strong, author of the You are
Important Series; and KARE-11's Rick Kupchella, author of Girls Can!: Make it
Happen. Musical highlights will include Lisa Loeb, The Jimmies and Justin
Roberts & the Not Ready for Naptime Players. A special appearance also will
be made by the voices of Nick Jr.'s The Wonder Pets! -- Sofie Zamchick, Teala
Dunn and Danica Lee.
Authors and performers will share the stage with the 'Big Red Chair,' the
larger-than-life reading chair that symbolizes the company's commitment to
supporting early childhood reading. Target recognizes the integral role
reading plays in shaping a child's future. Because reading is the foundation
for lifelong learning, Target supports early childhood reading through
programs and events that aim to foster a love of reading at an early age.
Throughout the year, Target sponsors numerous book festivals across the
country, featuring live, free family-focused entertainment. Book festivals
are a cornerstone of Target's commitment to early childhood reading because
they encourage families to explore reading together in a unique setting with a
multitude of activities to stimulate children's interest in books.
For more information about the Target Children's Book Festival in the Twin
Cities, visit Target.com/education.
About Target
Minneapolis-based Target serves guests at 1,648 stores in 47 states
nationwide by delivering today's best retail trends at affordable prices.
Target is committed to providing guests with great design through innovative
products, in-store experiences and community partnerships. Whether visiting a
Target store or shopping online at Target.com, guests enjoy a fun and
convenient shopping experience with access to thousands of unique and highly
differentiated items. Since 1946, the Target corporation has invested five
percent of its income in the communities it serves. Target (NYSE: TGT) gives
more than $3 million a week to its local communities through grants and
special programs. Target partners with nonprofit organizations, guests and
team members to help meet community needs.
About the Star Tribune
The Star Tribune is a news and information company serving the
Minneapolis/St. Paul area. The Star Tribune newspaper is one of the top 20
largest newspapers in the nation. The company's website, www.StarTribune.com,
is the most frequently used local news and information service for the Twin
Cities market. The Star Tribune is owned by Avista Capital Partners, a
leading private equity firm with offices in New York and Houston.
SOURCE Target
