Muscogee County Library Foundation Main Event Tent 10:30am Acclaimed Author and Illustrator Yuyi Morales11:30am Bad Kitty Author Nick Bruel 12:30pm Pinkalicious Author Victoria Kann1:30pm Author of the hilarious Big Nate series Lincoln Peirce2:30pm Musical sensation Pears 4 Bears

Meet Your Favorite Author or Illustrator!

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WE MAKE READING FUN!

September 16th • 10am - 4pmColumbus Public Library

Columbus Public Library Auditorium11:00am Twist Your World Balloon Extravaganza 12:00pm Animal Adventures with Robin 1:00pm Twist Your World Balloon Extravaganza 2:00pm Animal Adventures with Robin

Star Family Foundation

Autograph Tent

Authors and illustrators will

sign autographs immediately

following their presentations

Costume Characters 10:00am Pinkalicious and Rainbow Fish 11:00am Bad Kitty and Maisy 12:00pm Pinkalicious and Rainbow Fish 1:00pm Bad Kitty And Maisy 2:00pm Pinkalicious and Rainbow Fish 3:00pm Bad Kitty and Maisy

Entertainment Tent Pinkalicious Fashion Show 11:00am Master Storyteller MaMa Koku1:00pm & 2:00pm

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Pears 4 BearsWrap-up the day with the one and only musical sensation for families that mixes puppetry and visual arts.

Victoria Kann The Creator of Pinkalicious! Victoria Kann is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Pinkalicious storybooks and its many colorful sequels.

Lincoln PeirceHe’s 11 years old, 4-1/2 feet tall and the all-time record holder for detentions at Jefferson Middle School. How can you not love Big Nate and his creator, author/illustrator Lincoln Peirce? Join us as Mr. Peirce recounts his 25-year relationship with the legendary Nate.

Nick Bruel Nick Bruel is the author and illustrator of the Bad Kitty book series adored by the young and young at heart. Come meet him and learn about Kitty, Dog, his PEZ collection and more!

Meet Your Favorite Author or Illustrator!

APPEARING AT 10:30am

Yuyi Morales Yuyi Morales has garnered an international reputation for her lush, dreamy illustrations she provides for a number of best-selling children’s books. Her works inspire children of all ages taking them on magical journeys near and far.

APPEARING AT 2:30pm

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Adam The JugglerSCHEDULED PERFORMANCES: 11:00am & 1:00pm This juggler extraordinaire will captivate and amaze with his mind-boggling feats and tricks.

Twist Your World Balloon Extravaganza SCHEDULED PERFORMANCES: 11:00AM & 1:00PMStorytelling with balloons! Let your imagination run wild as we explore some classic animal tales…with a TWIST!

Animal Adventures with Robin Scheduled Performances: 12:00pm & 2:00pm Meet fabulous animals, small and large, and explore interesting biofacts from around the world.

Semi-Silent Theatre with Dr. Tom SCHEDULED PERFORMANCES: 12:00pm & 2:00pmDr. Tom will capture your imagination using illusionary technique, stand-up comedy and improvisation. Magic and fun pepper every second of this show!

MaMa Koku’s Storytellin’ SCHEDULED PERFORMANCES: 1:00pm & 2:00pmWatch stories come to life with Master Storyteller, MaMa Koku. She’ll introduce you to popular folklore, great lessons, and great fun that might not be found in books.

Great Entertainers & More!

Throughout the Day!

Galactic Quest Welcome to the greatest comic book store on earth with Sonic the Hedgehog Artist Tracy Yardley and Herocats creator Kyle Puttkammer.

Simple Steps Garden Join us in the garden where children can take their first steps into reading. There will be lots of fun activities highlighting the five simple steps you can do to help your child become a strong reader.

Festival Bookstore * Autographs * Food Vendors Craftomania * Columbus Makes-to-Take

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