The 4th of July is just around the corner. And this year it’s going to be pretty special. Not only because a new book from the Celebrate the HoliDates® growing collection of holiday-themed books for kids was just released… because that is huge news! But more importantly, it is America’s 250th birthday. This year we get to celebrate the Semiquincentennial anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence!
Meet Maria during her Calendar Chat & Storytime at Barnes & Noble Encinitas!
Join us at the Barnes & Noble in Encinitas on Saturday, June 27th at 11 am for a Calendar Chat & Storytime
Saturday, June 27
July Four: 7/4 Calendar Chat & Storytime
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Barnes & Noble – 1040 N. El Camino Real | Encinitas
Maria will chat about her book’s exploration of Independence Day celebrations, summertime fun and the July Four: 7/4 recipe activity included in the book. Calendar awareness will be another fun theme, perfect for young kids!
RSVP below if you’re planning on joining the fun! One lucky registered attendee will receive a four-book Celebrate the HoliDates® collection of titles! 
(Please RSVP to be entered into this random drawing. All entry participants must attend the book event and drawing to win.)
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July Four: 7/4 — The book
Who it’s perfect for and why
The book is perfect for later preschool and elementary-ages, 4-11, helping younger kids in that age range develop calendar curiosity and older early-elementary history learners delve into a brief history of Independence Day. A Facts & Features Glossary provides context to events described within the text.
And listen up parents, if you’re a little rusty on the facts and features that established the foundations of the USA, many adults say this section of the book offers a nice refresher, just in time to celebrate the 4th with a little more meaning behind lighting that sparkler!
Other features that make this book a keepsake
Plus, a glimpse at American symbols and an intro to Independence Day history helps explain the reasons we celebrate.
Maria might be most proud of the original recipe she and her son, Constantine, created for a holiday treat their family loves. You’ve got to make the July Pie, aka bonfire-less s’mores. It’s a fun summertime in-the-kitchen activity where sticky marshmallow fingers and chocolate smudged faces are totally allowed and enhance the fun!
One important feature of buying July Four: 7/4 and the others in the series, is the book and series mission: to contribute a percentage of book sales proceeds to nonprofits that empower and support youth within the Trisomy 21, Down syndrome community. While Maria wrote this book with all kids in mind, her son Constantine’s journey with Down syndrome, spurred the first book and those that continue to follow.We hope to meet you at the Calendar Chat & Storytime event!
Buy a book. Get it signed. And get ready to celebrate!
