Adventures by Disney, HarperCollins Announce 'The Search for Flat Stanley's Next BIG Adventure'
20 October 2009 - 1:30AM
PR Newswire (US)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- One of the most adventurous
characters in children's literature, Flat Stanley, traveled to the
prestigious Library of Congress today where he, along with the
first three books in Flat Stanley's Worldwide Adventures series,
were inducted into the Library to help Adventures by Disney and
HarperCollins Children's Books celebrate an exciting new project
called "The Search for Flat Stanley's Next BIG Adventure." Due to
his peculiar ability to be mailed to different locations, Stanley
is the most well-traveled character in children's literature,
traveling around the world thousands of times annually in an
educational project that has become a classic of the American
classroom. Now budding writers and artists are invited to create
their own Flat Stanley story in "The Search for Flat Stanley's Next
BIG Adventure." In this nationwide contest, children ages 7 to 12
can win an Adventures by Disney vacation by creating a specially
themed Flat Stanley and a 150-word story about his "Next BIG
Adventure." Entries will be judged in three age groups - one for 7
to 8-year-olds, one for 9 to 10-year-olds and one for 11 to
12-year-olds. One winner will be chosen in each age group and each
of the three winners can choose one of Adventures by Disney's 19
worldwide vacations for their prize. Parents, kids and educators
can check out http://www.flatstanleybooks.com/AdventuresbyDisney
for Official Rules and complete information on the Contest; fun,
interactive games; and fascinating informational resources. The
Contest runs through November 30, 2009 and no purchase is necessary
to enter or win. The Search At today's launch, more than 20 local
third-graders from Washington, D.C.'s Sheridan School took part in
a special reading with the author of the upcoming Flat Stanley's
Worldwide Adventures #5: The Amazing Mexican Secret, Josh Greenhut,
who colored in his own Flat Stanley with the students. Stephanie
Sprow, from the U.S. Department of Education and Historian John Y.
Cole, from the Library, also joined representatives from Adventures
by Disney and HarperCollins for the special induction. The ceremony
also featured the unveiling of
http://www.flatstanleybooks.com/AdventuresbyDisney, a
specially-created Web site featuring Flat Stanley; backgrounds,
clothing, accessories and information from Adventures by Disney
destinations to help kids prepare their Flat Stanley and stories;
complete "Contest Official Rules" and entry information;
interactive, educational games based on Adventures by Disney's
destinations; and a special section for educators with resources
explaining how to incorporate Flat Stanley's adventures into their
classrooms. "Flat Stanley has traveled the globe and experienced
much of what the world has to offer. HarperCollins is thrilled to
be teaming up with Adventures by Disney to give Flat Stanley
readers a chance to experience that world themselves," said Diane
Naughton, vice president of marketing, HarperCollins Children's
Books. "We can't wait to see the imaginative adventures readers
come up with for Stanley." "This promotion encompasses our joint
mission - to bring history, culture and adventure from countries
around the world to children, parents and educators in a creative
and engaging way," said Don Gross, vice president, Adventures by
Disney. "We hope to encourage children and families' passion for
reading, travel and knowledge of the world." Flat Stanley and
Adventures by Disney Flat Stanley was introduced by author Jeff
Brown more than 45 years ago and has inspired a worldwide
phenomenon. In what's become a popular tradition, parents and kids
take Flat Stanley with them on vacation or send him to friends and
family in different cities. Flat Stanley's picture is taken in
various locations, and the children report back to their classes on
Flat Stanley's adventures. In Flat Stanley's Worldwide Adventures,
Flat Stanley continues to inspire creativity in classrooms across
America with his entertaining adventures that are also lessons in
geography. Adventures by Disney introduces families to diverse
cultures and exciting activities with 19 immersive, authentic, fun
and educational trips to destinations throughout the United States
and around the world, including South Africa, China, Australia,
Europe and the Americas. Every aspect of each trip - from
excursions to accommodations to dining - is specifically designed
for families traveling together. Immersive activities created just
for kids allow young travelers to learn and have fun in places like
museums that aren't always as entertaining for the younger set. For
example, at the Louvre in Paris, the Junior Adventurers play an Art
Detective game throughout the museum with their Adventure Guides,
while adults take a privately guided tour with an art historian.
About HarperCollins Children's Books HarperCollins Children's Books
is one of the leading publishers of children's books. Respected
worldwide for its tradition of publishing quality, award-winning
books for young readers, HarperCollins is home to many timeless
treasures--Charlotte's Web, The Chronicles of Narnia, Goodnight
Moon, Where the Sidewalk Ends and Where the Wild Things Are; and
popular new classics -- A Series of Unfortunate Events, Warriors
and Fancy Nancy. HarperCollins Children's Books is a division of
HarperCollins Publishers, one of the leading English language
publishers in the world and a subsidiary of News Corporation
(NYSE:NWSNYSE:NWS.A)(ASX:NCPASX:NCPDP). Headquartered in New York,
HarperCollins has publishing groups in the U.S., Canada, the U.K.
and Australasia. You can visit HarperCollins Children's Books at
http://www.harpercollinschildrens.com/ and HarperCollins Publishers
at http://www.harpercollins.com/. About Adventures by Disney As
Disney Cruise Line revolutionized - and in some ways defined - the
family cruise vacation, Adventures by Disney is re-creating the way
families think about vacationing together. Launched in 2005,
Adventures by Disney provides immersive, hassle-free and
exhilarating guided family vacation experiences to destinations in
Europe, the Americas, Africa, Asia and Australia. With
Disney-trained Adventure Guides, engaging activities, VIP
experiences and personal touches throughout, Adventures by Disney
excites and delights every member of the family. Guests wanting
more information about Adventures by Disney can visit
http://www.adventuresbydisney.com/, call 877/728-7282, or contact
their travel agent. DATASOURCE: Adventures by Disney; HarperCollins
Children's Books CONTACT: Charles Stovall, Public Relations
Manager, Adventures by Disney, +1-407-566-6397, ; or Marisa
Russell, Associate Publicist, HarperCollins Children's Books,
+1-212-207-7914, Web Site:
http://www.flatstanleybooks.com/AdventuresbyDisney
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