Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Page McBrier at LA Times Festival of Books

With the tag line of “Children’s Books that Change the World”, Heifer International went all out this past weekend at the LA Times Festival of Books. Beatrice’s Goat author Page McBrier was in attendance on April 25th and 26th, signing all her new books for adoring fans and tiny tots all weekend long. Jen Girten, Catherine Scott, and a team of fabulous LA and Orange County based volunteers staffed our highly successful booth throughout the weekend. We handed out hundreds of bookmarks, thousands of buttons, signed up many new teachers for our resource kits, and sold thousands of dollars worth of our children’s books! Over 100,000 people attended this year’s festival and our booth was located just across from the Target Children’s Stage, giving us great visibility. When we weren’t busy being serenaded by Yo Gabba Gabba! or the Baby Banana lady, we were dancing around in our respective cow suit and chicken hat! All in all, it was a fantastic weekend and we hope to be back bigger and better next year.

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

LA Times Festival of Books


Join us for a weekend of celebration with Beatrice's Goat author Page McBrier at the LA Times Festival of Books (April 25-26)! We will be showcasing 3 new books written by Ms. McBrier, as well as other Heifer books. This is your chance to get an autographed copy of your favorite Heifer children's book. We'll be near the Target children's stage in Zone H. See you there!

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Heifer Podcast!

Check out the first episode of a Heifer International podcast. Heifer volunteers Jesse Stern and Jeane July Stern have created this wonderful new educational resource. The first episode was recorded at the annual meeting of the SW region on Feb.28th, 2009 and features Jan West Schrock, daughter of Heifer founder Dan West, speaking about her father, and his commitment to peace and justice. Download and listen today!