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A Day for Celebrating Stories!

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PresentersJEAN ASSAOMA

“Akwaba” or “welcome” to an introduction to African culture. French storyteller Jean Assaoma is the founder, CEO and artistic director of Akwaba Cultural Exchange. Jean is Canadian but was originally born in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. He has been teaching, performing and presenting for over 20 years in Africa, Europe, the United States and Canada. His presentation will be in French, and he will focus on imaginary discovery within a platform of storytelling.akwabacultural.comTwitter: @tontonassEarly Settlement Area 10:15 a.m., 12:00 p.m.For ages 8 and up

ROBERT BLUNSDON

Robert Blunsdon is a teacher with the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board. During his summer break he is the Director of the Rotary Summer Literacy Camp at Cathy Wever School, a free literacy-based day camp for junior kindergarten to Grade 5 students. Robert is a long-time musician who plays the guitar and has entertained and educated countless children through his music. Come sing and dance along as Robert performs some entertaining classic children’s songs.Music Stage 10:15 a.m.For all ages

ERIN BOW

Erin Bow is a physicist turned poet turned children’s novelist – and she’s won major

she’s the author of the acclaimed middle grade fantasy Plain Kate, the YA horror Sorrow’s Knot, and the hit new Prisoners of Peace duology: The Scorpion Rules and The Swan Riders. Erin lives in Kitchener with her husband James Bow – also a novelist – and their two young daughters.erinbow.comTwitter: @erinbowbooksTeen Zone (Summer Stage) 11:15 a.m.For ages 12 and up

BEN BOWEN

Mr. Ben has been working with children for over 20 years, and since 2011 has been sharing music and songs with little ones of preschool age as both an early childhood music educator and an engaging children’s entertainer. With his guitar in hand and a childlike enthusiasm and energy, his mix of folk and original kids’ songs grabs audiences’ attention, draws them in, and has them singing and moving along regardless of age.benbowen.caTwitter: @btbowenMusic Stage 2:15 p.m.For all ages

PAUL COVELLO

Paul Covello is an illustrator, designer, and motion graphics artist from Toronto. He is the author and illustrator of the bestselling picture books Canada ABC and Toronto ABC.He is launching his new book Canada 123 at the Festival! Join Paul as he presents from his books, and takes you on a tour across the country using numbers and letters to touch upon all of the incredible things about Canada!paulcovello.comTwitter: @paulcovelloCanada Stage 10:30 a.m.For ages birth to 8Music Stage 12:45 p.m.For ages birth to 8

CREATIVE THEATRE COMPANY

The Creative Theatre Company directors Claudette Brundage and Jennifer Walton have been teaching talented young people

classes to students in Grades 2-12, summer acting camp, workshops for schools and the community, and skill-building corporate workshops. Meet some of their students and alumni throughout the festival. Join Jen and Claudette for interactive theatre game sessions where everyone gets to play!creativetheatrecompany.com Tween Zone (Lockhart Meadow) 11:45 a.m.For all agesTeen Zone (Summer Stage) 2:30 p.m.For all ages

LISA DALRYMPLE

Lisa Dalrymple is a wandering, wondering, dabbling, babbling, addle-brained author. Often her travels lead to new adventures she can share with young readers. Ever wonder what it’s like to eat a piranha before it eats you? To come back later and go swimming in the same river? Or to canoe across an anaconda-infested swamp? We’ll read Tate’s adventures in Jungle Jittersabout some of the stories behind the stories.lisadalrymple.comTwitter: @DalrympleWritesEarly Settlement Area 2:00 p.m.For ages 8 to 12

EMMA DONOGHUE

Born in Ireland, Emma Donoghue has lived in London, Ontario since 1998. Best known for her novels for adults – including the international bestseller Room, which was shortlisted for the Man Booker and Orange prizes – she is also a playwright and screenwriter. Academy-nominated for her

Room. The Lotterys Plus One

emmadonoghue.comTwitter: @EDonoghueWriterTween Zone (Lockhart Meadow) 12:30 p.m.For ages 8 to 12 Bandstand 2:15 p.m.For ages 8 to 12

DEREK DOUGLAS

Get ready for possibly the most exciting, the most exhilarating, the most electrifying demonstration of children’s art you’ve ever seen! Derek Douglas, illustrator of Canada: Our Road to Democracy and Canada: Our Home and Native Land, will need YOUR help to

art with pixels and with paint. Full of ninjas, messy painting and naughty rogue pixels, this demonstration is sure to be super-fun and interactive.rightsidestudios.comTwitter: @d2illustrateCathcart Schoolhouse 10:30 a.m.For ages 4 to 8Canada Stage 12:45 p.m.For ages 4 to 8

MELANIE J. FISHBANE

Melanie J. Fishbane is the author of Maud, a

of L.M. Montgomery, author of Anne of Green Gables. Melanie will talk about why she loves

process of writing about one of Canada’s most celebrated authors.

Twitter: @MelanieFishbaneTeen Zone (Summer Stage) 12:00 p.m.For ages 12 and up

MELANIE FLORENCE

Melanie Florence is a writer of Cree and Scottish heritage. She is the author of Missing Nimama, which won the 2016 TD Canadian Children’s Literature Award. Join Melanie as she talks about the importance of traditional storytelling. She will discuss her teen novels: He Who Dreams, The Missing, One Night,and Rez Runaway. Then meet Melanie at the

new picture book Stolen Words!

Teen Zone (Summer Stage) 1:30 p.m. For ages 12 and upCanada Stage 3:00 p.m. For ages 6 to 9

LINDA GRANFIELD

that connect young readers and stories from Canada’s past. This year, for Canada 150 and the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge, she has a new book: The Vimy Oaks: A Journey to Peace. Discover how a handful of acorns planted in Ontario in 1917 have

nature and peacetime in 2017.

Canada Stage 11:30 a.m.For ages 8 to 12

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JOYCE GRANT

Join Joyce Grant to play some word games! In Joyce’s picture books, Gabby puts letters together to make words and you’ll get to do it too. There will also be a fun, interactive reading of Gabby. It’s going to be a giggling, spelling, laughing-good time! Perfect for beginning readers, beginning spellers and anyone who loves words! And don’t miss Joyce’s special Telling Tales Press Club journalism workshop at the Mountsberg Church.joycegrantauthor.comTwitter: @jgcanadaMountsberg Church 12:00 p.m.For ages 6 and up Cathcart Schoolhouse 2:45 p.m.For ages birth to 8

HAMILTON PUBLIC LIBRARYBLACKOUT POETRY

Celebrate Canada 150 by creating new poems by using the words on page 150 of Canadian teen novels with the Hamilton Public Library.hpl.caTwitter: @HamiltonLibraryTeen Zone (Summer Stage) 10:15 a.m.For ages 12 to 18

HAMILTON PUBLIC LIBRARY CANADIAN TRIVIA

How well do you know our country? Test your knowledge and learn some surprising facts about Canada with the Hamilton Public Library! Participate in the fun for your chance to win great book prizes!hpl.caTwitter: @HamiltonLibraryTween Zone (Lockhart Meadow) 10:15 a.m.For ages 8 to 12

HAMILTON PUBLIC LIBRARYJOURNAL WRITING WORKSHOP

as a Canadian in our sesquicentennial year. All materials and writing prompts provided by the Hamilton Public Library.hpl.caTwitter: @HamiltonLibraryTeen Zone (Summer Stage) 12:45 p.m.For ages 9 and up

HAMILTON PUBLIC LIBRARYPUPPETEERS

The Hamilton Public Library Puppeteers are

perform classic puppet shows, as well as some new ones. Don’t miss the fun – a perfect option for the entire family.hpl.caTwitter: @HamiltonLibraryLarge Meadow Puppet Stage10:45 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m.For all ages

HAMILTON YOUTH POETS

The Hamilton Youth Poets (HYP) have created a youth-focused spoken word community and a growing platform for youth to be heard. Year round, HYP-lead, friendly poetry competitions emphasize community and

storytelling, and spoken word. It’s the art of telling authentic stories with the voices of young witnesses, celebrating their identity

narratives.hamiltonyouthpoets.org@HYP_SLAMEarly Settlement Area 11:00 a.m.For ages 9 and upTween Zone (Lockhart Meadow) 1:15 p.m.For ages 9 and up

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NASEEM HRAB

Naseem Hrab is a writer, former librarian and the author of the laugh-out-loud picture book Ira Crumb Makes a Pretty Good Friend. Making new friends doesn’t have to be hard, does it? It can be fun! Join Naseem for a collaborative reading from her book and a hands-on activity where kids will discover what makes each of us a pretty good friend.naseemhrab.comTwitter: @NaseemoCathcart Schoolhouse 2:00 p.m.For ages 4 to 8

JUDE JOHNSON

Jude Johnson is singing and swinging for another year here at the festival! She is the founder/director of the MAD Creative Art School and has 10 recordings released for adults and children, and of course, she wrote the Telling Tales theme song. She is Hamilton’s Women of the year in Music and Art’s Education. Let’s all have some fun clapping and dancing to her upbeat performance. Carl Horton is with her again this year.judejohnson.caBandstand 10:15 a.m.For all ages

ANDREW LARSEN

Award winning author Andrew Larsen is delighted to be returning to Telling Tales. We are excited to be the world premiere of his newest book Goodnight, Hockey Fans. Andrew will also be presenting from his picture book A Squiggly Story, which explores how worlds are opened up when children begin to read and write. Hear Andrew share his stories and perhaps you will be inspired to share one of your own. andrewlarsen.ca Twitter: @larsenesqueBandstand 11:00 a.m.For ages 4 to 8Cathcart Schoolhouse 12:30 p.m.For ages 4 to 8

JOANNE LEVY

Get ready to laugh! Joanne Levy is the author of funny books for tweens, Crushing It and Small Medium At Large. She can usually be found at her computer, channeling her younger self into books, writing the friends she wishes she had as a kid. Joanne lives in Hamilton with her husband and many pets. Joanne’s presentation will be on writing funny stories, will include a short reading, and there will be time for Q&A.joannelevy.com Twitter: @JoanneLevyTween Zone (Lockhart Meadow) 11:00 a.m.For ages 8 to 12

ELIZABETH MACLEOD

Elizabeth MacLeod loved writing CanadaYear by Year because she’s a proud Canadian and she’s very nosy! She really enjoys

do. Did you know that Elizabeth Arden was Canadian and her real name was Florence Nightingale Graham? Or that the gas mask

was invented by a Newfoundlander? During her presentation, she’ll talk about some of the most incredible things she discovered while writing Canada Year by Year.Canada Stage 1:30 p.m.For ages 8 to 12

“MEET THE PUBLISHERS” TALK

Let’s talk about the world of children’s publishing. Interested in becoming a children’s author? Come and hear this lively panel discussion. Judy Brunsek, director of sales and marketing at Owlkids Books, and Sandra O’Brien, editor of Canadian Children’s Book News will talk about the current trends in the industry followed by a Q&A session. Author, editor and Telling Tales Board of Director, Gillian O’Reilly, will moderate. If you dream of becoming a published children’s author, or are just curious about this world, this presentation is for you.Mountsberg Church 2:45 p.m.For ages 12 and up

EVAN MUNDAY

Evan Munday is the author and illustrator of The Dead Kid Detective Agency, a series for

were both nominated for the Silver Birch Award. His presentations involve mystery, Canadian history, and more than a little bit of drawing.idontlikemundays.comTwitter: @idontlikemundayTween Zone (Lockhart Meadow) 2:00 p.m.For ages 8 to 12

MR. CHRIS AND THE GASSY BUBBLES

Mr. Chris and the Gassy Bubbles are a children’s entertainment group based out of Cambridge. They have been delivering their brand of children and family music all across the province for nearly 12 years. The Bubbles program includes interactive puppetry, storytelling and a modern twist on children’s music that will have the entire family dancing together. Keep an eye out for the Gassy Bubbles fourth album, Map of Icosahedron,which will be available June 2017.Music Stage 12:00 p.m.For all agesMusic Stage 3:00 p.m.For all ages

ITAH SADU

Enjoy listening to traditional African and Caribbean stories from this award-winning storyteller and children’s author. Her latest book is Greetings, Leroy. Itah’s love for storytelling has taken her to schools around the world where she has developed stories that have a special appeal for children. Music Stage 11:15 a.m.For ages 4 to 7Bandstand 1:30 p.m.For ages 4 to 7

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CHAD SOLOMON

Come on an adventure with Rabbit and Bear Paws. Learn about First Nations history, cultures and traditions from author Chad Solomon, a member of the Henvey Inlet First Nation. His grandfather Art Solomon was a traditional healer and justice activist. He taught Chad that no matter how old you become, you should always be young-at-heart and that laughter is the greatest medicine. This is the spirit behind the comical Adventures of Rabbit and Bear Paws series.rabbitandbearpaws.comTwitter @chadesolomonEarly Settlement Area 1:00 p.m.For all ages

TED STAUNTON

Ted Staunton has written many books, but he’s really excited about sharing his new picture book, Harry and Clare’s Amazing Staycationand his new middle-grade novel, Bounced.When not being bookish, Ted plays in a band so he’ll have his banjo and guitar along for some added musical fun!tedstauntonbooks.comBandstand 11:45 a.m.For ages 9 to 12Music Stage 1:30 p.m.For ages 4 to 8

KEVIN SYLVESTER

Kevin Sylvester is an award-winning illustrator, writer and broadcaster. He writes and illustrates everything from murder mysteries

MINRS is already a bestseller and has achieved critical success. Kevin will be launching his latest

Basketballogy, at the Festival this fall! kevinsylvesterbooks.comTwitter @kevinartsBandstand 12:30 p.m.For all agesTween Zone (Lockhart Meadow) 2:45 p.m.For all ages

TELLING TALES PRESS CLUBJOURNALISM WORKSHOP

Join author and journalist Joyce Grant for a special Telling Tales Press Club workshop. Become a junior reporter and learn all about what a journalist does. Joyce will walk junior reporters through a news story, how to answer the 5 W’s, and then send the new reporters

Mountsberg Church 12:00 p.m.For ages 6 and up

NICOLA WINSTANLEY

Nicola Winstanley is a Hamilton-based children’s author. She will be launching her latest book, A Bedtime Yarn at Telling Tales. Enjoy a special reading from her new book! She will also explain the story behind the tale about colours, dreams, and the connection between a little bear and his mother. Come and create a blanket mural in your favourite colours!Twitter: @nicwinstanleyCathcart Schoolhouse 11:30 a.m. For ages birth to 8

KARI-LYNN WINTERS

Dr. Kari-Lynn Winters is an award-winning children’s book author, playwright, performer, and academic scholar. Twenty of her picture

been accepted for publication. She is also an experienced teacher of writing, who has taught a range of students in Canada, the United States, the Caribbean and in South Africa. Kari-Lynn currently works at Brock University, teaching teachers.kariwinters.comTwitter @KariLynnWintersCathcart Schoolhouse 1:15 p.m.For ages 4 to 8Bandstand 3:00 p.m.For ages 4 to 8

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Festival MapFESTIVAL STAGES AND EVENT AREAS

ENTRANCETelling Tales Information TentLiving Rock Harvest Food Truck*Optimist Club of Puslinch Food Truck*Optimist Club of Strabane Food Truck*The Ironwood - Farmhouse Kitchen

Catering*VIP Registration

BOOK CORRALBook Swap & Shop TentBooks for EverybodyBryan Prince BooksellersCanadian Children’s Book Centre CHML Street TeamPresenter Autographing AreaQuill & QuireRotary Spelling BeeSchool Contest/Kids’ Lit Quiz CanadaTD Bank Green ChairTelling Tales MerchandiseTelling Tales Press Club

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Harness Shop11. Bamberger House12. Log Chapel13. Covered Bridge14. Hill Home15. Westbrook House16. Trading Post17. Queen’s Rangers’ Cabin18. Mountsberg Church19. TH&B Locomotive 10320. Jerseyville Railway Station21. Summit Toolshed22. Drug Store23. Gillen House

24. Greenhouse25. Hardware Store26. McRoberts Dry Goods Store27. General Store*28. Ice House29. Cathcart School #2430. Bandstand31. Potts’ Workshop32. Cabinetmaker’s Shop33. Sawmill34. Planning Mill35. Inn Drive Shed36. D’Aubigny Inn37. Lockhart Log House38. Smokehouse39. Log Outhouse40. Farm Barn41. Carriage Barn42. Bee House43. Agricultural Barn44. Farm Drive Shed45. Gift Shop*46. Sugar Shack

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Crazy Cravings*Early Literacy HamiltonFrontier Popcorn*Green VentureHamilton Best StartHamilton BulldogsHamilton Car Seat NetworkHamilton Fall Garden and Mum ShowHamilton Public Library BookmobileHammer UkuleleHappy Bees Apiary

Infant and Child Health (INCH) Lab

My HistorianOntario College of TeachersOntario Early Years CentresQuench BuggyRotary Club of Dundas Vintage Fire TruckRoyal Botanical GardensSport HamiltonThe Bright Side InitiativeYMCA Activity Centre

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MEET YOUR FAVOURITEPRESENTERS AND GETTHEIR AUTOGRAPHS!

The Autograph Area is located next to the Bryan Prince Bookseller tent.

11:00 Jean Assamoa Robert Blunsdon

Jude Johnson11:15 Paul Covello Derek Douglas11:45 Hamilton Youth Poets

Andrew LarsenJoanne Levy

12:00 Erin BowItah Sadu

Nicola Winstanley12:30 Ted Staunton12:45 Jean Assamoa Melanie J. Fishbane Mr. Chris and the

Gassy Bubbles1:15 Emma Donoghue

Andrew LarsenKevin Sylvester

1:30 Paul Covello Derek Douglas1:45 Chad Solomon2:00 Hamilton Youth Poets

Kari-Lynn Winters2:15 Melanie Florence

Elizabeth MacLeodItah SaduTed Staunton

2:45 Lisa DalrympleNaseem HrabEvan Munday

3:00 Ben BowenEmma Donoghue

3:30 Joyce GrantKevin Sylvester

3:45 Melanie Florence Mr. Chris and the

Gassy BubblesKari-Lynn Winters

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TEEN ZONE (SUMMER STAGE)

TWEEN ZONE (LOCKHART MEADOW)

Canadian Trivia

with HPLAges 8 to 12

Blackout Poetry

with HPLAges 12 to 18

Jude JohnsonAll Ages

Sponsor & Supporter

Recognition

“Stories take you anywhere” school contest

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Joanne LevyAges 8 to 12

Lisa Dalrymple

Ages 8 to 12

Emma Donoghue

Ages 8 to 12

Elizabeth MacLeod

Ages 8 to 12

Linda

Ages 8 to 12

Emma Donoghue

Ages 8 to 12

Kari-Lynn Winters

Ages 4 to 8

Kari-Lynn Winters

Ages 4 to 8

Naseem HrabAges 4 to 8

Evan MundayAges 8 to 12

Kevin SylvesterAll Ages

Kevin SylvesterAll Ages

Itah SaduAges 4 to 7

Itah SaduAges 4 to 7

Mr. Chris and the Gassy BubblesAll Ages

Mr. Chris and the Gassy BubblesAll Ages

Hamilton Youth PoetsAges 9 & up

CTC ImprovAll Ages

Andrew Larsen

Ages 4 to 8

Andrew Larsen

Ages 4 to 8

Derek Douglas

Ages 4 to 8

Derek Douglas

Ages 4 to 8

Nicola WinstanleyAges birth

to 8

Paul CovelloAges birth

to 8

Paul CovelloAges birth

to 8

Ted StauntonAges 4 to 8

Ben BowenAll Ages

Musical Performance by Cinderella Stepsisters

Joyce GrantAges birth

to 8

Ted StauntonAges 9 to 12

Erin BowAges 12 & up

Melanie J. Fishbane

Ages 12 & up

Meet the Publishers

TalkAges 12 & up

Journal Writing

Workshop with HPL

Ages 9 & up

Telling Tales Press Club Journalism Workshop

Ages 6 & up

Melanie Florence

Ages 12 & up

Melanie Florence

Ages 6 to 9

CTC ImprovAll Ages

Jean Assamoa

Ages 8 & up

Jean Assamoa

Ages 8 & up

Chad SolomonAll Ages

Hamilton Youth PoetsAges 9 & up

Robert BlunsdonAll Ages

HPLPuppeteers

All Ages

HPLPuppeteers

All Ages

HPLPuppeteers

All Ages

HPLPuppeteers

All Ages

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Bookmark Winners

Ages 3-4By: Alex

Ages 3-4By: Lily

Ages 5-6By: Marissa

Ages 5-6By: Lucas

Ages 7-9By: Jonathan

Ages 7-9By: Crystal

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Rockton World’s FairOctober 6, 7, 8, 9, 2017

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Advance tickets on sale atparticipating Scotiabank locations &

EXPRESS tickets available on our website!

Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic Schools

proudly support the "Telling Tales"

Family Festival of Stories. As a

Catholic school community committed

to children and families, we welcome

this opportunity to celebrate literacy

through the joyous art of storytelling.

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Ages 10-14By: Aisha

Ages 10-14By: Emily

Courtesy Bus Transportation: Thank you to ArcelorMittal Dofasco and First Student Canada for providing free community buses. Buses depart at 9:30 a.m.sharp and go to Rockton Fairgrounds where guests take

Buses will depart for Hamilton from Rockton Fairgrounds parking lot at 3:00 p.m. sharp. Courtesy busing is

Telling Tales Festival location:

McQuesten Community: St. Helen’s Community Centre785 Britannia Avenue, Hamilton, L8H 2B6

Upcoming Telling Tales Community Events

Telling Tales Storytelling WorkshopDiscover your own storytelling powers at our new creative workshop that focuses on telling stories through writing, illustration, drama, and music. Families and kids 6 to 12 can attend this FREE workshop on Friday, November 3, 2017

45 Ellis Ave., Hamilton.

Kids’ Lit Quiz HamiltonCompete in the sport of reading! Put a school team together and come try Kids’ Lit Quiz at the 2018 Hamilton Heat in January. Challenge

the Telling Tales All Star Author Team for a chance to win an author visit to your school!

Beasley Community Centre

Davis Creek Community: CATCH350 Quigley Road, Hamilton, L8K 5N2

$20.00$15.00$5.00$5.00$2.00$2.00

Telling Tales Festival Souvenirs

GivingHopeToday

“You guys can come over next time. My placeis total mess right now. It’s lights out for mesoon. I’ve got to wake up early tomorrow. SoI’m going to cut out and take off .”

Poverty isn’t alwayseasy to see.

1 in 10 Canadians struggle to make ends meet,even with a roof over their head. Help us feed,

clothe and empower those in need.

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Sponsors and Supporters 2017

Special thanks to all our volunteers, and especially to our

outstanding family of volunteers!

We would like to acknowledge funding support from the Ontario Arts Council, an agency of the Government of Ontario.

CO-HOSTS

GOLD

DIAMOND

MAJOR IN-KIND SUPPORTERS

MEDIA PARTNERS

COMMUNITY PARTNERS

PLATINUM

SILVER

TRANSPORTATION SUPPORTERS

TURKSTRAFOUNDATION

Rotary Club of Burlington Lakeshore

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Reading List SponsorLibrary Bound

BronzeCity of Hamilton Canada 150Penguin Random House CanadaRotary Club of DundasRotary Club of FlamboroughRotary Club of Hamilton MountainSimon & Schuster Canada

Literacy SponsorsCarstar Automotive Inc.Lamont LawRotary Club of Hamilton East-WentworthRotary Club of Hamilton Tonic After 5 Rotary Club of Stoney Creek

FoundationsThe Dougher Community FundEdith H. Turner Foundation FundMalloch Foundation FundThe Michael Young Family Foundation

In-Kind SupportersArt Gallery of HamiltonBallet JorgenBlack Lake MediaBoston Pizza of Cambridge SouthCobalt ConnectsHamilton LimoJudith McAnanamaMichelangelo CateringMoetion PicturesQuench BuggyRotary Club of Ancaster AMThe Button PushersTheatre Aquarius

PhotographersTim BerminghamCapture the Moment PhotographyLisa HunterAlyssa LaiSteve TavaresJoanna Williams

Enter the Telling Tales School Contest Your school has a chance to win a visit from one of this year’s Telling Tales Festival presenters! Tell your teacher about this

special contest where classes read a book from the Telling Tales Reading List for inspiration, then together create a picture, collage, video, song, or poem basewd on this year’s theme:

Stories Take You Anywhere. Contest deadline is January 31, 2018. Visit tellingtales.org for all the details.

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A New Program in a New Home!Our all-new Theatre School provides the very best in professional arts instruction for

students of all ages and stages. Programs have a dual focus on exceptional training with

professional artists and exploration of individual artistic voice.

ACTING! MUSIC

THEATRE!Improv!

And More!

Programs For All Ages Starting September 23rd - Register Today

THEATREAQUARIUS.ORG/SCHOOL

Fall 2017 Spaces Still Available! Register Today:WWW.THEATREAQUARIUS.ORG/SCHOOL

New!

Classes

Ages4 - 104!