17/04/2003
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South Dublin County Council
Comhairle Chontae Atha Theas
Belly Buttons and Jelly Beans at South Dublin Libraries
Launch of Multicultural Books for Young Readers
April 23rd 2003 County Library Tallaght
South Dublin Libraries are delighted to announce the launch of our collection of multicultural books for children which will take place in the County Library, Tallaght on Unesco World Book Day on April 23rd 2003.
These new books will offer young readers a chance to learn about other cultures, to experience other lives and stories and help them see the colourful tapestry of our world. Many of the books deal with universal concerns and interests of children and some of them are dual-language providing a bridge between cultures. All of them celebrate similarities as well as differences which will hopefully, lead to mutual understanding amongst children. The collection however is mainly about fun and enjoyment of the written word!
Siobhan Parkinson, children’s author and editor, will launch the multicultural collection on 23rd April next at 12 noon in the County Library in Tallaght. Adults and children are all very welcome to come, look at the books and enjoy world music and face-painting. Please help us spread the word!
On World Book Day, South Dublin Libraries will launch their Book in a Bag campaign aimed at encouraging people to read in a different way from their normal pattern. Customers will be asked to take home a surprise book wrapped in a bag and a comment card inside the book will help us ascertain what they thought of the book. Patricia Cornwell readers might find themselves reading something completely different and loving it!
For further information contact Georgina Byrne or Laura O’Broin at 01 4597834 or by e-mail to georgina.byrne@sdublincoco.ie.
Issued on behalf of the Council by MKeyes Head of Corporate Services
Tel 4149100 mkeyes@sdublincoco.ie