Symphony Space's Thalia Kids' Book Club Continues with Three Events

Symphony Space's highly interactive Thalia Kids Book Club series for young people was launched more than 10 years ago and connects well-known children's authors with their fans. This one-of-a-kind series, produced in cooperation with Bank Street Bookstore, unites avid readers with the authors, illustrators, and books that inspire their imaginations.The 2017 Thalia Kids' Book Club season continues with three events this winter and spring.

Sunday, February 5 at 1 pm

An Afternoon with Hervé Tullet

Aspiring young artists and authors are invited to join the wildly imaginative French-born author of Press Here and Let's Play in an interactive afternoon of art and storytelling Fellow illustrator Chris Raschka (A Ball for Daisy) will lead a conversation with Tullet. As Children's Corner notes, "Hervé doesn't just read his books -- he performs them, moving like a dancer this way and that way, to add yet another layer of fun."

Ages 5 - 10

Sunday, March 5 at 1 pm

From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler: 50th Anniversary Celebration

An afternoon of readings and lively discussion with contemporary authors who have been inspired by E. L. Konigsburg's Newbery Award-winning classic. Including Blue Balliett (Chasing Vermeer), Chris Grabenstein (Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library), Wendy Mass (The Candymakers), and Alexander London (The Wild Ones).

Ages 8 to 12

Saturday, April 1 at 11 am

Discovering the Middle Ages with Adam Gidwitz and Benjamin Bagby

New York Times bestselling author Adam Gidwitz (The Inquisitor's Tale, A Tale Dark and Grimm) and Grammy-nominated performer Benjamin Bagby will bring the Middle Ages to life through stories and song. Kids will be invited to stage a scene from The Inquisitor's Tale with Gidwitz and Bagby. Costumes are encouraged--it's April Fool's Day, after all. A book signing will follow.

Ages 8 and up

Tickets are $16 each ($13 for Symphony Space members and groups). Visit http://www.symphonyspace.org/events/series/96/thalia-kids-book-club for details. Symphony Space is located at 2537 Broadway, New York, NY 10025 (Upper West Side, at 95th Street). To order Thalia Kids' Book Club tickets, call (212) 864-5400 or email boxoffice@symphonyspace.org.

In related news, reservations for the 2017 Thalia Book Club Camps are now available online. This unique summer program is geared towards avid readers and writers ages 9 - 14, offering up-close interaction with favorite children's book authors and illustrators. Campers will meet with children's book authors, take part in book discussions, engage in writing, drama, drawing or other activities related to the books, and go on book-related field trips around New York City. For more information, visit http://www.symphonyspace.org/thalia-book-club-camp.