Have you heard about "Camp Read A Lot"? It's only one of the many themes featured in Celeste's Readapalooza programs. Read and sing along to "Read, Rain or Shine" and "Dive Into A Good Book!" For a list of the many themes available, please . . . READ ON! "READAPALOOZA!" The READAPALOOZA Tour features Celeste Friedman with her all original Readapalooza programs. Celeste travels throughout the midwest and east coast of the U.S. bringing READAPALOOZA fun to schools and libraries. What's it all about? Supporting Reading Is Fundamental, Ohio Reads and Read Across America, Celeste has developed a music-based presentation which also features her original song, "Read Me", Said the Book. Partnering with parents, educators, librarians and community leaders, Readapalooza not only entertains, but inspires and motivates! "Celeste's ability to interact with children, combined with her high energy and catchy tunes, keeps the children enthralled." . . . Beth McFarland, Southwest Public Library Be A Part of READAPALOOZA! If you'd like for READAPALOOZA to visit your school or library, just Email Celeste at: The16Crayons@aol.com Reading Is Fundamental Teachers and Librarians: Make a list of your recommended book titles. Celeste will match her original songs to those titles and design a program specifically for your group, selecting from over 500 songs in her catalog for children. If she doesn't have a song to match . . . she'll write one! READAPALOOZA Themes Camp Read A Lot Books about nature, camping, ecology, our environment, animals, ghost stories around the campfire, star gazing and catching fireflies. Sports Theme Books about sports, sports heroes and sporting fiction for children. Dive Into A Good Book! Books about the sea, fish, sea shells, the beach and endangered species. Creativity Theme Books on how to write, draw, paint, even making something out of nothing! Food Books on cooking, baking, fun foods, making candy, planting a vegetable garden and stories like, "If You Give A Mouse A Cookie"! Discover A Whole New World Books about anything in the world, even the universe! **a great promotional theme for libraries: One can go anywhere in the world at the library! Earth Day Theme From endangered species to rocks to dinosaurs, Celeste begins with where our planet began and evolves her program through time to the present. Teachers love selecting books for this program, as any book about the world, even the universe and maps can be included! Animal Theme Books about our furry, scaley, feathered, four-legged, two-legged friends, endangered species, dinosaurs and cute animal stories. Science Books that study all aspects of science, the sun, moon, stars and beyond, even bugs, insects and life under a microscope! I Like Living in America Books and poetry about our country, The United States of America. Original and traditional patriotic songs included. "O" Is For Ohio! A celebration of history and current events in Ohio. A native Ohian, Celeste shares the pride of being a Buckeye. From state symbols and the state flag to fun facts and Ohio haunts, be a part of the fun and celebrate the greatness of the State of Ohio! "Celeste presented an uplifting, fun and entertaining program for our school. Her program was inspirational to the students and instilled pride in all of us!" . . .Kathy Pellegrin, Stevenson Elementary School, Heath, Ohio. Holiday Themes Books, short stories and poetry about Valentine's Day, St. Patty's Day, Easter, Spring, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Halloween, Autumn, Thanksgiving, and Christmas! Reading Is for All Seasons! The beauty of Celeste's Readapalooza program is that it can be presented at any time of the year! Check out Celeste's new reading programs: "Read, Rain or Shine" includes songs, poetry and books about the weather, the sun, moon and stars . . . and "Dive Into A Good Book!" sharing songs, books and poetry about sea life, sea shells, dolphins and swimming. Both programs have complete CD's to match! We'd like to take a moment to salute these wonderful organizations who support Celeste's Readapalooza programs all ages! Reading Is Fundamental The Points of Light Foundation The American Library Association The Children's Book Council America Reads! The National PTA Ohio Reads The Hartford Reading Association The Ohio Literacy Council Start Smart Education World The Keystone Reading Association Book 'Em of Nashville The Tennessee Library Association Wisconsin Family Child Care Association The Newspaper Association of America Foundation The Ohio Library Council The Columbus Metropolitan Libraries Guess Who's Coming to Read? The Newark Advocate The Board of Education of New York City The Dept. of Education for the State of New York Read Across America! Columbus Metropolitan Libraries Thank You to Our Sponsors! The Park National Bank DKG Internet Services Rich Media Mobile Broadband Network Gnezda Communications, Inc. Voices of Hope, Inc. OH! Kids Readapalooza For New York Kids December 7, 2001 was a very special day in lower Manhattan. The students and teachers of Mary Help of Christians School received an early holiday sleigh filled with books, music, poetry, gifts of artwork, pumpkin breads, tee-shirts and a flag of Peace from Celeste and Friends and Readapalooza. There are so many people who have contributed to our mission in lower Manhattan and we thank you all. Here are our Readapalooza For New York Kids sponsors: Gnezda Communications, Worthington, Ohio Stevenson Elementary School in Heath, Ohio Trevitt Elementary School in Columbus, Ohio Voices of Hope, Inc., Columbus, Ohio DKG Internet Services, Newark, Ohio H.R. Rich Video Productions, Dublin, Ohio A special note of thanks to Mayor Rudolph Giuliani, Chief of Staff Anthony Carbonetti, The New York City Board of Education and The Department of Education for the State of New York for your welcome and endorsement. Read Across America! Enjoy these Readapalooza CD's from Celeste! "Read, Rain or Shine" "Dive Into A Good Book" "Readapalooza Volume I" "Camp Read A Lot" Order yours now on the CD's and Tapes page! . . . "Lots of knowledge, we'll always need, so READ, READ, READ!" Copyright 1999, Songs For Charlie Music, BMI. Thank you for taking the time to read and learn more about . . . READAPALOOZA! America Reads!