Dive into Reading at the 2010 Book Fair Kick Off!

On Sunday, November 7, the largest Scholastic Book Fair in the country kicks off at the MKA Middle School Campus from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  In addition to thousands of the latest releases in child and adult titles, highlights include a signing by cook book author and baker extraordinaire Rose Levy Beranbaum and an Ice Cream Sundae Social.

The Parents' Association of MKA invites the entire community to enjoy this very special event that is part of the largest Scholastic Book Fair in the country.

PBS star chef, author of The Cake Bible and "baking goddess" Rose Levy Beranbaum will be at the Fair to sign Rose’s Heavenly Cakes, winner of the 2009 International Association of Culinary Professionals Cookbook of the Year award from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. In addition to Ms. Beranbaum's appearance, there will be the unique opportunity to order autographed books from the following celebrated authors scheduled to visit MKA campuses later in the week: Tony DiTerrilizi (The Search for Wondla), Jon Scieszka (Robot Zot, Spaceheadz, True Story of the Three Little Pigs), David Shannon (It's Christmas David, No David, Alice the Fairy, How I Became a Pirate) Sarah Weeks (Oggie Cooder, Sophie Peterman Tells the Truth), T. A. Barron (Merlin's Dragon trilogy), John Connolly (The Book of Lost Things, The Gates) and Liz Murray (Breaking Night).  Autographed books make wonderful gifts so don’t miss this chance to get a head start on holiday shopping!

The Book Fair, which features literally thousands of children's and adult titles, takes place at the MKA Middle School Campus, 201 Valley Road, Montclair, from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Please enter through the Brunswick Road Parking Lot entrance.)  An Ice Cream “Sundae on Sunday” bar will also be available from 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. Click here for more information, or call 973-509-7997.