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Malay Mail
5 days ago
- General
- Malay Mail
Selangor forest fires under control but peatlands still high risk, says MB
SHAH ALAM, July 25 — The forest fire in several areas in Selangor is now under control, said Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari. Amirudin said, however, the focus and attention on monitoring in peatland areas is still being carried out as the risk of fire is greater and difficult to control. 'There were three fire incidents, namely in Kuala Kubu Bharu, Kajang and Seri Gombak. But Alhamdulillah they were brought under control immediately. 'We are currently monitoring the situation in Kuala Kubu Bharu to ensure that it does not continue. What we are worried about is in the peatland area, because if (a fire) occurs, it will take a long time and involve a larger operation,' he said. He told reporters after officiating the third Children's Book Festival at the Selangor State Development Corporation (PKNS) Complex here today. Meanwhile, Amirudin said the state government through the Public Health and Environment Exco Jamaliah Jamaluddin and the State Disaster Management Unit had been mobilised to monitor the haze situation on a daily basis. He said the monitoring also included more frequent patrols in hotspots and high-risk areas so that fires, in particular, would not recur. Meanwhile, commenting on the Selangor Children's Book Festival 2025, Amirudin said that the third edition proved the state government's commitment in strengthening the book industry ecosystem, especially in the children's segment. He said that apart from organising the general book festival which is usually held every year, Selangor also focused on organising a special book fair for children to open up more space for local publishers to market their works. He said more than 160 stalls were set up in this year's book fair, including book publishers as well as various agencies and organisations related to children, with an estimated 80,000 visitors expected to enliven the four-day fair starting yesterday at the PKNS Complex. — Bernama
Barnama
5 days ago
- Climate
- Barnama
Forest Fire In Selangor Under Control
SHAH ALAM, July 25 (Bernama) -- The forest fire in several areas in Selangor is now under control, said Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari. Amirudin said, however, the focus and attention on monitoring in peatland areas is still being carried out as the risk of fire is greater and difficult to control. "There were three fire incidents, namely in Kuala Kubu Bharu, Kajang and Seri Gombak. But Alhamdulillah they were brought under control immediately. "We are currently monitoring the situation in Kuala Kubu Bharu to ensure that it does not continue. What we are worried about is in the peatland area, because if (a fire) occurs, it will take a long time and involve a larger operation,' he said. He told reporters after officiating the third Children's Book Festival at the Selangor State Development Corporation (PKNS) Complex here today. Meanwhile, Amirudin said the state government through the Public Health and Environment Exco Jamaliah Jamaluddin and the State Disaster Management Unit had been mobilised to monitor the haze situation on a daily basis. He said the monitoring also included more frequent patrols in hotspots and high-risk areas so that fires, in particular, would not recur. Meanwhile, commenting on the Selangor Children's Book Festival 2025, Amirudin said that the third edition proved the state government's commitment in strengthening the book industry ecosystem, especially in the children's segment. He said that apart from organising the general book festival which is usually held every year, Selangor also focused on organising a special book fair for children to open up more space for local publishers to market their works.
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Children's Book Festival returns to Shreve Memorial Library
SHREVEPORT, LA (KTAL/KMSS) – The Shreve Memorial Library Children's Book Festival returns Saturday, May 3, at LSU Shreveport. The annual event, presented in memory of John Tuggle, is a family-friendly, daylong literary celebration featuring children's book authors and illustrators, entertainment, costumed characters, games, and activities for children of all ages. The festival is scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 3, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the grounds of Louisiana State University Shreveport (LSUS). Admission to the festival is free and open to the public. Dork Diaries author and illustrator, Rachel Renée Russell and Nikki Russell, will headline the festival, along with children's book authors and illustrators Greg Foley, Alicia Salazar, and Charlotte Gunnufson. BPCC to use scenic projection to immerse audiences for upcoming spring production According to a release, patrons of Shreve Memorial Library can get to know the works of these featured authors at special story time programs, taking place now through May 2nd at Shreve Memorial Library branches. During the festival, attendees will be able to meet and interact with these authors throughout the day in author tents, purchase copies of their works and have them autographed, and see each author bring their works to life during special presentations. Additionally, children will have a chance to meet some of their favorite storybook characters, such as Elephant and Piggie, Pete the Cat, Bad Kitty, Zoom Squirrel, Ladybug Girl, Curious George, Little Critter, Spot the Dog, Madeline, Winnie the Pooh, and more, at the festival. Children will be able to have their pictures taken with these and other popular characters. Community organizations and local businesses will join Shreve Memorial Library to present Literacy Lane, an interactive area of the festival that celebrates childhood literacy. Literacy Lane is a special area of the Children's Book Festival where community partners come together to promote a love of reading and lifelong learning in fun, interactive ways. At Literacy Lane, children can play games to improve literacy skills while learning about the valuable services offered by these organizations. All activities taking place in Literacy Lane are free of charge. LSUS Auxiliary Services will provide concessions for the festival. Attendees can purchase items such as hamburgers, chicken wraps, pizza and hot dogs from the Port Grille, located inside of the LSUS University Center. A schedule of events for the Shreve Memorial Library Children's Book Festival is below: Shreve Memorial Library Children's Book Festival 2025 Event Schedule 10:00 a.m. Festival Opens 11:15 a.m. – 12:10 p.m. Author Presentation – Charlotte Gunnufson, Hard Hat Hank and the Sky-High Solution, Dream Submarine 12:15 p.m. – 1:10 p.m. Author Presentation – Alicia Salazar, Camila the Star series 1:15 p.m. – 2:10 p.m. Author Presentation – Greg Foley, Dex Dingo World's Best Greatest Ever Inventor 2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Author Presentation – Rachel Renée Russell & Nikki Russell, Dork Diaries, The Misadventures of Max Crumbly 4:00 p.m. Festival Closes For more information, festival updates, and complete list of story time programs, please visit Shreve Memorial Library. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
New York Times bestselling author to headline children's book festival in Northwest Louisiana
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — A New York Times best-selling author will headline the Children's Book Festival at Shreve Memorial Library. Your children will do better in school if you read to them, here's why Rachel Renee Russell is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the 'Dork Diaries' series, an international blockbuster that follows the life of a middle school student and her best friends. The series' illustrations were created by Rachel's daughter, Nikki Russell, and feature a blend of anime and manga styles. 'Dork Diaries' has achieved significant success, spending more than 300 weeks on the bestseller list and being translated into 52 languages across 57 countries. The mother-daughter duo also created another New York Times bestselling series titled 'The Misadventures of Max Crumbly,' which won a Children's Choice Book Award. Award-winning children's book authors Greg Foley, Alicia Salazar, and Charlotte Gunnufson will also co-headline this year's book festival. The event will be held on Saturday, May 3, at Louisiana State University in Shreveport (LSUS) from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission is free. For more information on story time programs and Shreve Memorial's book festival, visit Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Johnstown to host free ‘Children's Book Festival'
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Learning Lamp and First Summit Bank announced they will be hosting a free 'Children's Book Festival' in Johnstown. The festival is scheduled to run on both Saturday, March 29, and Sunday, March 30, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Bottle Works Ethnic Arts Center, 411 Third Avenue. The weekend hopes to provide children in grades PreK through sixth and their families with a free, interactive and engaging literary experience. Every child who comes to the festival will leave with a free book. Artists who can be expected to make an appearance include New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Jarret Krosckza, who worked on several volumes of Star Wars Jedi Academy series, Karma Wilson, the New York Times bestselling children's author who wrote A Dog Named Doug, John Patrick Green, author of InvestiGATORS as well as Pat Lewis, a Pittsburgh-based cartoonist and illustrator. The festival will also feature 16 regional authors and a scavenger hunt with clues to those authors' books, crafts, free furry book buddies and hands-on workshops for the next generation of aspiring authors. There will also be a chance to enter a regionwide bookmark design contest for the chance to win baskets of books and four day-passes to DelGrosso's Park and Laguna Splash. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
