Pressroom: 19th Annual James Joyce Ramble

Kids Lace Up! North Star Children's Ramble Set for Sunday, April 28th
Upcoming 19th Annual James Joyce Ramble Features Author/Illustrator Peter H. Reynolds and Book The North Star
DEDHAM, MA
Nationally acclaimed author/illustrator/educator Peter H. Reynolds has once again been appointed Grand Marshall of the 19th Annual James Joyce Ramble's children's race. Named in honor of Reynolds' award-winning storybook The North Star, The North Star Children's Ramble will take place on Sunday April 28th at the historic Dedham Endicott Estate, MA at 9:30 a.m. for children up to twelve. The 10K James Joyce Ramble, which integrates art, literature and athletics, draws nearly four thousand runners and fifty thousand spectators. All proceeds from the race go directly to the Dana-Farber Cancer Research Institute, which has received hundreds of thousands of dollars in funding from the racing event over the years.
The North Star Children's Ramble is a free children's race offering events of varying distances in four age groups-six and under, seven and eight, nine and ten, and eleven and twelve. More information about the children's race is available at http://www.fablevision.com/northstar/ramble and adult race info is available at http://www. ramble.org. To volunteer for The North Star Children's Ramble, contact FableVision's Dawn Haley at 617.926.1231 or e-mail northstar@ramble.org.
In its fourth year as part of the James Joyce race, The North Star Children's Ramble is now a critical adjunct to the adult race. "Peter Reynolds' work is all about stepping off the path and believing in your dreams . . . " James Joyce Ramble's Director Martin Hanley explains, "The James Joyce Ramble is dedicated to that kind of freedom to express who you are as an individual at any cost - and that's a message our kids really need to hear especially in the face of peer pressure and mainstream media messages." The event offers prizes, raffles, and contests, including certificates for all those who run. In fact, in 2001 Boston area children's publisher, Candlewick Press, donated three hundred and fifty hardcover books as part of the prize offerings. Both Candlewick Press and Simon and Schuster have contributed books, magnets, posters, and other fun items to the 2002 Goodie Bags which are handed out to each child who registers.
The North Star book, now in its third edition from FableVision Press, is an illustrated allegory about a young child's journey on the path of life which, as Reynolds points out, "encourages life-long learners to navigate their true potential." Voted to the National Education Association's (NEA) Top 100 Book List by students across the country, The North Star was ranked 47th out of more than 8,100 children's book titles submitted. The North Star is now part of the fourth annual Read Across America celebration, which reaches more than 20 million adults and children around the country. A free web version of the book is available at www.fablevision.com/northstar.
Peter Reynolds' career has been dedicated to combining technology, media and storytelling. Peter heads FableVision Studios (www.fablevision.com) which produces quality books and programming for children and adults that provide "inspiration for a meaningful journey." FableVision's many honors and awards include American Library Association's (ALA) prestigious Andrew Carnegie Meda, the American Library Association "Notable Children's Books 2001 and 2002", Bookbuilders of Boston Award "Winner - Juvenile Division", Publisher's Weekly "Best Children's Books 2000", and The New York Public Library's "Children's Books 2000 - 100 Titles for Reading & Sharing" List. Peter Reynolds recently completed writing and illustrating several children's books including Sydney's Star for Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers as well as launching two original animated series pilots with Sesame Workshop/Nickelodeon's new television/on-line network, Noggin.

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