[applause] a number of you know me from previous years. Its hi pleasure to be here to welcome its my pleasure to be here to welcome you and on behalf of Miamidade College, the college that really puts forth maximum effort in terms of solen b tiers volunteers from all its constituents, students, faculty and staff to make this book fair happen as it does every single year. And for the past 30 years. Id like to thank our sponsors, there are many of them, but in particular o. H. Aryan know and American Airlines for their sport. Id also like to thank our friends, many of whom are seated right here in front. Thank you so much for all of your support this year and for the past years that this fair has been made possible in part because of your generosity. The end of the session, as you know, the authors will be signing their books. Theyll be autographing on this floor on the other side of the elevator so you can proceed to that end, and you will also have an opportunity to ask questions after
Cozy readi readinger, corner, a brief cases, hand bags, hats of all kinds, and milk carton filled with items to create makebelieve hospitals, bakery, fire house and more. It was homelike and place to explore and experiment. And there was clay and other Art Materials tell set up. And it was a Treasure Cove of treasury and surprise. It was with a place to feast and fatten. The joy started in the morning with blocks. Build, build, build. And they moved from horizontal hundred runways to vertical bridges to entire worlds had complete with action. We had a large juice and smack table near the sink that was sto stocked and available from the time they arrived and left. There were juices that kids could pour whenever they like. And paper plates and napkins. And large serving dishes with vegetables, fruit, and cheese and crackers replenished by the staff. They said you will have roaches and mice everywhere. This is bad practice. They will eat all day and never learn the importance of meal time