Resources
The Washington Post
The Washington Post invites you to visit its KidsPost table, where kids participating in the festival's scavenger hunt can collect the third and final game piece required to complete their game board. Prizes for completed game boards will be awarded at festival information booths. While you are visiting the KidsPost table, be sure to pick up the latest issue of KidsPost as well as a special edition of "Book World."
The Washington Post is dedicated to the principle that an inquisitive and informed reader is a good citizen. The Post has launched many initiatives supporting literacy and education and is committed to the notion that books and ideas matter. The Washington Post is proud to be a Charter Sponsor of the National Book Festival.
Wells Fargo
It is a National Book Festival first: stagecoaches on the National Mall! Wells Fargo, new to the festival this year, will be bringing not one, but two historical stagecoaches to the Mall, offering festivalgoers the opportunity to see these moving pieces of history up close. By the Buffalo Bill stagecoach, kids and their parents can hear the story of Stagecoach Sal read aloud as they color and learn about the history of the American West at tables and chairs made of replicas of the wood and leather "treasure boxes" that once carried money and valuables across the country. Visitors to the Wells Fargo activity area will receive free giveaways, including copies of "Stagecoach Sal," coloring books, deputy pin stickers and stagecoach build-a-banks.
Near the History & Biography pavilion, visitors can take a seat and have their picture taken in the Concord stagecoach. Wells Fargo historians will be on hand to describe a collection of stagecoach-related artifacts on display, and kids and adults can try their hand at a trivia and lasso contest to win a stuffed pony. Copies of Since 1852," a book on Wells Fargo history, will be given away.
Wells Fargo is committed to making a real difference in education by maintaining an active involvement with our public education system, arguably the most important institution in our country. Wells Fargo believes financial success begins with a foundation of strong reading and math skills in early education. Through its foundation's support and volunteer efforts that focus on improving childhood reading literacy, it hopes to instill the importance these critical skills play in the long-term success of the children it meets through its volunteer programs.
Wells Fargo Let's Read America Schedule of Events
Saturday
- 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Author Deborah Hopkinson will read her book, "Stagecoach Sal" followed by book giveaways, begins on the hour
- 10:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. - Read along and color the story of Jack the Dog, begins 15 minutes before the hour
Sunday
- 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. - Wells Fargo Historian will read Deborah Hopkinson's book, "Stagecoach Sal" followed by book giveaways, begins on the hour
- 10:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. - Read along and color the story of Jack the Dog, begins 15 minutes before the hour
AT&T
AT&T invites you to the join Dipper, the AT&T Cares star, in the Let's Read America pavilion where you will have a chance to meet some of AT&T's volunteers, pick up a souvenir and pose for a photo with Dipper. AT&T encourages all its employees and retirees to volunteer, especially with local nonprofits and schools. In addition, AT&T provides many grants in the area of education as part of its Aspire Program. The 2011 National Book Festival marks the 11th year that AT&T has been proud to partner with the Library of Congress in this annual celebration of reading.
Penguin
Don't miss the Penguin Group (USA) and Pearson Foundation area, where kids can have their photo taken with the Penguin. Throughout both days of the festival, children can enjoy Penguin's wide array of young readers' titles and try out "We Give Books," a new online reading site where kids can put books in the hands of children who don't have them by simply reading a book online. Be sure to visit the activity tables where kids can create their own personalized bookmarks and participate in other fun crafts. There will also be free books and young readers' promotional items given away.
ReadAloud.org
Reading aloud just got more exciting - thanks to a talking goat! Come to ReadAloud.org in the Let's Read America pavilion and meet Hilda, the spokesgoat for reading aloud. Yes, Hilda is a talking goat. What's more: He's going to be talking to you - and some of his favorite Family Read Aloud Authors, including David Baldacci, Mac Barnett, Jennifer Liu Bryan, Loren Long, John Rocco and Bob Shea - about what makes reading aloud with family members so special. He'll also be playing his special reading game for prizes. Don't miss your chance to hear from some of your favorite authors and learn how reading aloud has touched their lives.
Come to the ReadAloud.org area to share your love of reading with Hilda, and to learn more about his cause - families reading aloud together! ReadAloud.org is dedicated to encouraging families to read aloud together and share in the joy of reading. ReadAloud.org: 15 MINUTES. Every Child. Every Parent. Every Day.
ReadAloud.org Schedule of Events
Saturday
- 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Hilda's Reading game, begins on the half-hour
- 1:30 p.m. - Hilda interviews Family Read Aloud author Jennifer Liu Bryan, followed by a reading game for prizes
- 2:30 p.m. - Hilda interviews Family Read Aloud author Mac Barnett, followed by a reading game for prizes
- 3:30 p.m. - Hilda interviews Family Read Aloud author Loren Long, followed by a reading game for prizes
Sunday
- 1 p.m. - Hilda interviews former NFL linebacker and literacy advocate Chris Draft, followed by a reading game for prizes
- 1:30 p.m. - Hilda interviews Family Read Aloud author John Rocco, followed by a reading game for prizes
- 2:30 p.m. - Hilda interviews Family Read Aloud author David Baldacci, followed by a reading game for prizes
- 3:30 p.m. - Hilda interviews Family Read Aloud author Bob Shea, followed by a reading game for prizes
- 4:30 p.m. - Hilda's Reading Game and prize drawings
Scholastic
Take a moment to celebrate the love of books, creativity and family togetherness with your child at the Scholastic Read Every Day Corner. "Read Every Day. Lead a Better Life" is Scholastic's global literacy campaign that underscores the importance of reading to better prepare children to survive and succeed in the 21st century. Scholastic is asking EVERYONE to work together to bring reading and deeper understanding to all children around the globe. In the corner, readers of all ages can create a Bookprint of the top five books that shaped their lives on You Are What You Read, Scholastic's online community for book lovers. And once again, Scholastic brings back the popular Build-A-Book. Using simple craft materials and a glue stick, you and your child can turn a blank book into a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. This is a great family activity that's fun, easy and rewarding, and develops a love of reading that can last a lifetime.
In addition, in celebration of the 25th anniversary of The Magic School Bus, children are invited to ''hop on the bus'' and meet Ms. Frizzle herself! The bus will be parked near the Library of Congress pavilion.
PBS KIDS
Join us in the PBS KIDS pavilion, where visitors can explore the world of learning though a host of activities. Kids can immerse themselves in skill-building activities and educators will learn all about PBS KIDS teacher resources. Sing-along with PBS KIDS' SteveSongs, join PBS friends for story time or pose for a picture with your favorite PBS KIDS characters. Don't forget to bring your camera! Pose with your favorite PBS KIDS walkaround characters outside the PBS KIDS pavilion:
- The Cat in the Hat
- Curious George
- Buddy from Dinosaur Train
- Super WHY
- Princess Presto from Super Why
- Alpha Pig from Super Why
- Wonder Red from Super Why
- Woofster from Super Why
- Coach Hooper
- Sid the Science Kid
- Arthur
- WordGirl
- Martha from Martha Speaks
- Clifford the Big Red Dog
- Angelina Ballerina
PBS KIDS Schedule of Events
Saturday
- 10:30 a.m. - Sing-along with SteveSongs from PBS Kids
- 11 a.m. - Reading by Joe Hayes
- 12 p.m. - Sing-along with SteveSongs from PBS Kids
- 1:15 p.m. - Reading by Tomie dePaola
- 1:30 p.m. - Reading by Harry Bliss
- 1:45 p.m. - Sing-along with SteveSongsfrom PBS Kids
- 2 p.m. - Reading by Julianne Moore
- 2:30 p.m. - Reading by Hoda Kotb
- 2:45 p.m. - Sing-along with SteveSongs from PBS Kids
- 3 p.m. - Reading by Katherine Paterson
Sunday
- 1 p.m. - Sing-along with SteveSongs from PBS Kids
- 2 p.m. - Sing-along with SteveSongs from PBS Kids
- 3 p.m. - Sing-along with SteveSongs from PBS Kids
Digital Bookmobile Powered by OverDrive
Learn about free e-book, audiobook, music and video downloads from public and school libraries on the Digital Bookmobile powered by OverDrive. Housed inside a 74-foot tractor-trailer, the Digital Bookmobile supports reading and literacy in communities nationwide with an immersive experience based on a library website. Interactive learning stations in the Digital Bookmobile give visitors an opportunity to search a library's digital catalog, use compatible mobile devices and sample popular e-book, audiobook, music and video titles. This high-tech update of the traditional bookmobile is equipped with Internet-connected PCs, HD monitors, premium sound systems and a variety of portable media players - all of which help visitors explore download services from the library. Visit www.digitalbookmobile.com (external link. The Digital Bookmobile will be parked near the Library of Congress pavilion.
