FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 01, 2002
Contact: Patricia Fraga, Austin Public Library, (512) 974-7528
Fax: (512) 974-7442

Acclaimed Author and Illustrator, Rosemary Wells visits
Librarians and Teachers

In conjunction with her visit to the Texas Book Festival, acclaimed author and illustrator, Rosemary Wells will present a free program for librarians, teachers, and child care providers (no children, please). Sponsored by Austin Community College and Austin Public Library, Rosemary Wells will talk about the importance of reading to children, especially those who are often labeled as "at risk" for learning difficulties. The title of the program is "Our Children at Risk."

The program will be held on Friday, November 15 at the ACC Highland Business Center campus, 5930 Middle Fiskville Rd., Room 201 (near Highland Mall; plenty of free parking.) from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The program will include a book signing, presentation and an opportunity to ask questions of the author. Proceeds from book sales benefit the Friends of Austin Public Library. For additional information call (512) 974-7405.

About Rosemary Wells:
Discover the World of Rosemary Wells at www.rosemarywells.com. Rosemary Wells's career as an author and illustrator spans more than 30 years and 60 books. Her latest books include Getting to Know You!: Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, McDuff Saves the Day, Wingwalker, and Read Me a Story (Yoko and Friends School Days). She is also the author of the very popular, Read to Your Bunny, and My Very First Mother Goose. Her characters and stories are also part of the PBS Kids show, Bookworm Bunch.

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