[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
Please take your seats. We are about to begin. Good afternoon and welcome. My name is malou harrison. A pleasure to welcome each and every one of year this afternoon. Happy anniversary to Miami Book Fair international. 30 years in this community. A round of applause indeed. [applause] are thanks to Miami Dade College for all of its leadership and efforts, all of the volunteers. Students, faculty and staff who come together every single year for the past 30 years and we can expect that to continue to bring this Cultural Enrichment to our community. Id also like to thank our sponsors. Airy, as well as American Airlines and all of the friends of the fair, many whom are seated in the first couple rows. Thank you for your support. Those of you who are not yet france had the opportunity to join us as friends of Miami Book Fair international. Please come on in and take your seats as quickly as you can. Thank you. Match. This year, we are asking you to consider making a special donation to the