Get Kids Pumped for Back to School Reading at Book Bash!

Coming up this Saturday August 28th the Toronto Public Library will be hosting a children's literature festival, Book Bash! Taking place both indoors at the North York Central Library and outdoors in Mel Lastman Square, the day's activities will include puppet shows, crafts, displays for parents and teachers, and a lot of presentations and signings from some well-known children's authors and storytellers!

Authors and Storytellers Appearing at Book Bash:

• Mariella Bertelli
• Hugh Brewster
• Sarah Ellis
• Marthe Jocelyn
• Loris Lesynski
• Robin Muller
• Barbara Nichol
• Kenneth Oppel
• Shane Peacock
• Barbara Reid
• Itah Sadu
• Paula Smith-Nadin
• Eric Walters
• Paul Yee

The free event will run from 11am to 4pm, but if you're interested in a particular author be sure to visit the Book Bash event page on the TPL website for the detailed schedule.

Related Reading:
• Explore more kid's lit on About.com: Children's Books