Friday, May 15, 2009

Mariner's Compass Book Discussion - 2:00 PM - Mohave Museum of History and Arts

Mystery author Earlene Fowler leads a discussion about her Benni Harper Mystery, Mariner's Compass. Location: Mohave Museum of History and Arts, 400 West Beale Street.

Thursday, May 14, 2009

KABAM UPDATES


TONIGHT: 6:00 PM - KABAM SLAM Poetry Competition at Beale Street Brews downtown, Kingman 418 East Beale. Audience participation/reaction is a crucial part of our young poets scores! (Wine Bar next door for those wanting something stronger than coffee!)

Friday:
2:00 PM: Book Discussion with Earlene Fowler, 2:00 PM at the Mohave Museum of History and Arts. Book: Mariner's Compass
6:00 PM - Authors Reception at Mohave Community College Student Center, 1971 Jagerson Avenue. Visiting and local authors mingle with readers and poets in an informal setting. All local and regional authors, young and old alike are invited!

Saturday (Family Day!): 10-4 Book Festival at Metcalfe Park. Local and visiting authors, book autographing, clowns, books for sale, prizes children's activities and live entertainment. The works! Something for all ages and interests.

More information:
www.KingmanKABAM.org

Thank you for your continued support of our literacy efforts

Bruce D. Carter
Kingman Area Books are Magic Festival

bruce.carter@co.mohave.az.us

Monday, April 27, 2009

Mayor John Salem Signs Official Proclamation declaring May 16th to be Kingman Area Books are Magic Festival Day!



















Kingman Mayor John Salem (front, left) signed a proclamation Tuesday at Manzanita Elementary declaring May 16 KABAM (Kingman Area Books Are Magic) Festival Day. The proclamation recognized literacy as the foundation of the economic, educational and cultural well being of a community. Councilwoman Robin Gordon (front, right) and Kingman Unified School District Superintendent Roger Jacks were present for the event, as was Mrs. Victory's kindergarten class.




Friday, April 17, 2009

Kingman Therapaws at KABAM!


Kingman Therapaws, Inc. will be located under their favorite tree located at the southeast corner of KABAM this year.

Let your child read along with specially trained therapy dogs.

Lot's of fun for child and dog alike!

Saturday, April 16, 10-4 in Metcalfe Park.

More information about Therapaws:
http://kingmantherapaws.com/