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24 - The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday September 9, 2006 www.oakvillebeaver.com The Word on the Street is largest Canadian literacy festival By Ramandeep Farmha SPECIAL TO THE BEAVER The music is blaring. Little kids squeal with pleasure as they see Polkaroo. You stand patiently in line, waiting to get your copy of Degrassi Extra Credit signed. Welcome to the 17th annual The Word On The Street festival, celebrating literacy in the heart of the city. Set for Sunday, Sept. 24, in Toronto, The Word On The Street "celebrates reading, promotes Canadian books and highlights the importance of literacy skills," says Alex Moorshead, director of The Word On The Street. It's the largest literary festival in Canada with over 200,000 people attending each year. This festival started out in 1990 when members of literary organizations decided to create a festival based on literacy. In its first year more than 40,000 people joined the festivities. It doesn't matter if you are two, 20 or even 80 years old. The Word On The Street has something for everyone. A host of stars and performers from TVOKids perform songs, music and dance. Be amazed by the mysterious Jay Sankey the magician as he conjures magical spells from his brand new TV show called Spellz on the TVO stage. The Citytv Main Stage will host music from Canadian musicians and singers all day. The Neilson Dairy Oh! Children's Reading Tent hosts famous authors. The authors will be presenting new books and reading excerpts from their enthralling tales on stage. "It's a great chance to meet other book lovers, share my work and see what's happening in kid lit all in one day," says Ruth Ohi, author of The Couch Was A Castle. ** OR 0% OWN IT! FINANCING 5-STAR CRASH TEST RATING § On all in-stock 2006 models and 2007 Magentis. BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND -- OFFER EXTENDED UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30TH! There's no safer minivan. 2006 SEDONA MSRP $29,495* 2006 SORENTO MSRP $27,895* New authors will also be there promoting their books and stories. Caroline Rennie Pattison will be introducing a new book called The Whole Entire, Complete Truth. This novel, for teens, expresses the life of Sarah Martin as she moves from a bustling city to the quiet and peace of Muskoka. Emily Pohl-Weary, author of Violet Miranda: Girl Pirate, will be introducing her new book called Strange Times at Western High. This festival provides a great opportunity for authors, like Pattison and Pohl-Weary, to promote their books. Have you watched Degrassi: The Next Generation? Is it your favourite show? Yes? Well, today is your lucky day because the makers of the hit TV show will celebrate the launch of the new comic book Degrassi: Extra Credit at the festival! Some of the cast and the creative team will be there for a discussion panel and to sign autographs. The IdeaSpace Young Adult Marquee presented by the Ministry of Education welcomes teens with its attractions and activities. Want to get crafty? The Blast off to Planet Girl fashion show from Ellen Warwick will teach teenagers to make the coolest crafts out of old pairs of jeans. Warwick, the author of In-jean-uity and Stuff to Hold Your Stuff, teaches teenagers and preteens the basics of stitching through fun, hands-on methods. Teenagers will get a chance to know how to make funky bags and cool stationary, such as footstools and denim book covers for their rooms. Check the exhibitor marketplace for a wide selection of Canadian books, magazines and more for kids of all ages. Maple Tree Press brings its wide selection of cool and interesting books. For instance, for all you sports fans How Basketball Works, The Best Book of Bikes and Hockey Now will keep you busy with tips and advice for the popular sports. For all you practical jokers, Funny Business will crack you up. The Word On The Street is "a great event. It is very exciting to see people really interested in books. It's a wonderful opportunity for us to meet our readers," said Anne Shone, executive editor of Maple Tree Press. Drop by the News4Kids booth and check out their special guests. What are you waiting for? Join us on Sunday Sept. 24 on Queen's Street for a day full of music, books and laughter. 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