Festa del Libro: A Children’s Italian Book Fair Extravaganza

Discover some of the finest Italian children's literature available at the third annual Festa del Libro, a children’s Italian book fair extravaganza that takes place Saturday and Sunday, August 29 and 30 at Book Passage in Corte Madera, and September 5 and 6 at Book Passage's second location in San Francisco's Ferry Building. Both events run from 10 am to 6 pm. Festa del Libro is also taking place this year in San Jose, during the Italian American Festa at Little Italy Kids School, noon to 6 pm, August 28 and 29. Story time, in Italian, takes place at the Corte Madera location at 11 am and 4 pm on both August 28 and 29.

Over 400 illustrated children’s books from distinguished publishers will be on hand direct from Italy. With vivid illustrations and trademark Italian creativity. the selection on hand is ideal for children 0–10 and beginning Italian language students of all ages. If your child or anyone else in your family is learning Italian or is interested in Italian culture this is an event not to be missed! This year's event features additional multimedia materials, as well as works from smaller specialty publishers that are difficult to find even in Italy.

Festa del Libro was started in 2008 by Elisabetta Ponti, a Marin mom originally from Monza, Italy, who literally packed the offerings for the first book fair home from Europe in her suitcase! Festa del Libro is organized by PapilioBooks in cooperation with Book Passage.

Book Passage is located at 51 Tamal Vista Boulevard in Corte Madera, in the Marketplace shopping center, and at 1 Ferry Building #42 in San Francisco.

To learn more about this unique event, go to www.papiliobooks.com.