CHILDREN’S AUTHOR TO READ AT PALM BEACH ZOO
West Palm Beach, Florida, October 14, 2011 – The Palm Beach Zoo will present award-winning author, Marianne Berkes, who will be reading from her children’s books, Over in the Jungle, Marsh Music, and Over in Australia, on Saturday, December 3rd at 11:00, 1:00 and 3:00 at the zoo.
Marianne Berkes is a retired teacher and librarian who turned her love of nature and teaching into writing. Marianne’s ten books for ages 3-10 are entertaining and educational in rhythmic text with gorgeous illustrations. She has received numerous awards and accolades, including excellent reviews in SLJ, Booklist, Kirkus, Science Books & Films, NSTA and IRA Teacher’s Choice.
She will be doing three readings and will be joined by some of the animals from her books such as a sloth, macaw, snake, blue-tongued skink, or cockatoo. Copies of Marianne’s books will be available for purchase and she will be signing books most of the day. Her newest book, Animalogy (Animal Analogies), will be available.
This program is supported by a grant from The PNC Foundation.
For more information: www.palmbeachzoo.org or call (561) 533-0887, Ext. 223.
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