The North Star Children's Ramble Announces New Contests for Kids Local Children's Author Peter Reynolds Sponsors Kite and Coloring Contests for Kids as Part of the 17th Annual James Joyce Ramble on Sunday, April 30th Dedham, MA-- As the status and profile of the 17th Annual James Joyce Ramble continues to grow, so too does the special children's race that was established last year as an adjunct to the adult race. As Grand Marshall of the Ramble's children's race, local author/illustrator/educator Peter H. Reynolds has announced even more activities to expand The North Star Children's Ramble. Both a Coloring and a Kite Contest have been added this year which extend the theme of Reynolds' book The North Star, which was named to NEA's Top 100 Children's Book List (National Education Association, www.nea.org/readacross). The North Star Children's Ramble will take place on Sunday, April 30th in Dedham, MA at 9:30 am for children up to age twelve. Registration and all events are free. Reynolds remarked, "We added non-racing activities for those kids whose own personal 'North Star' may not be athletic in nature," adding, "My book The North Star is all about navigating the true potential of every learner - and since there are many types of learners, we felt there should be multiple ways for children to express themselves in the Ramble." In the case of the new Kite Contest, children are encouraged to use their creativity in making a homemade kite for the children's event and will be judged a winner as long as they can fly their kite for even a brief time. A Kite Building Guide for children and their parents is available at www.fablevision.com/northstar/ramble. General information can also be found in local libraries. Children in the Dedham Schools will receive an official "North Star" coloring sheet which can be brought to the event at Memorial Field on Sunday April, 30th. Children in other towns may print a copy off of the website (www.fablevision.com/northstar/ramble) or receive a Contest sheet at the event. Crayons will be provided at the event for Coloring Contest entrants. The top prize winner with the most creatively colored poster will win a free The North Star book and get their artwork displayed on the web. A separate raffle will be held of all coloring contest entries, with the raffle winner receiving a The North Star book. The North Star Children's Ramble is a free children's race sponsored by the Dedham Youth Commission and offers corresponding distances for various ages up to twelve. More information about the race is available at www.ramble.org. Tom Clinton, Director of The Dedham Youth Commission, notes, "We're excited about the response and the message we're sending our kids - everyone has special talents and we're dedicated to celebrating them." To volunteer for The North Star Children's Ramble, contact The Dedham Youth Commission at 781-329-6550. The North Star, now in its second edition from FableVision Press (hard and now softbound), 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." The book can be ordered by calling 1-888-240-3734 and a free web version is available at www.fablevision.com/northstar. Peter Reynolds' career has been dedicated to combining technology, media and storytelling. Peter heads FableVision which produces quality books and animated programming for children and adults. PBS, ZOOM, JuniorNet, Children's Television Workshop/Nickelodeon's Noggin network, Candlewick Press and Simon & Schuster are among FableVision's growing roster of national, cross-media clients in search of the studio's thoughtful, quirky character design, illustration & animation. For more information on FableVision, contact Jennifer Hart at 1-888-240-3734, or within MA, 617-926-1231.

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