Lego said the rise in earnings was fueled by strong sales of its Lego Ninjago and Lego Elves sets, but also the weakness of the Danish krone and the euro against most major currencies. Lego saw its profit jump 31% in the first half of 2015 from last year, while revenue rose 23%. It would be no exaggeration to say that Lego is the Disney ( DIS), the Starbucks, or the Apple of the toy realm (i.e., the dominant brand in its main industry).ĭespite concerns about the traditional toy market due to mobile games, and decreasing revenues at rival, Mattel ( MAT), Lego turned in impressive results in its last financial statement. The company has an unbelievably strong brand to bankroll its operations and to produce enduring memories for children (and in many cases, adults) around the world. More information, including individual event ticket details, can be found at toymaker The Lego Group is the producer of the ubiquitous Lego blocks. An all-access pass with books is $60 per person. I am so excited to introduce our community to these amazingly talented writers,” said Glenda Childs, owner of the Doylestown and Lahaska bookshops and member of the Bucks County Book Festival’s executive committee.Īn all-access pass is $25 per person. “We have a wonderful lineup of authors for the 2021 Bucks County Book Festival. Drew is the author of the literary thriller Shadow Man and the critically acclaimed debut novel Gardens of Water. Wangmo Dhompa is the author of the poetry books My Rice Tastes Like the Lake, In the Absent Everyday and Rules of the House. The weekend concludes on Sunday at Salem United Church of Christ with a “Writers Workshop” featuring authors Wangmo Dhompa and Drew. 25, there will be a virtual presentation by author Jason Reynolds at the Bucks County Book Festival. Online offering: On the evening of Saturday, Sept. He’s also the 2020-21 National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature. 1 New York Times bestselling author, a Newbery Award Honoree, a Printz Award Honoree and a two-time National Book Award finalist. Later that evening, there will be a virtual keynote presentation with Reynolds, author of Ghost and All-American Boys. The spirit of community collaboration drives Doylestown’s downtown cultural district, and what better way to celebrate culture than a book festival on the grounds of a beloved museum?” said Marjan Shirzad, vice president of community services and marketing at the Mercer Museum and Fonthill Castle, operated by the Bucks County Historical Society. “We are thrilled to host such an inspiring Bucks County Book Fest event here on the green of the Mercer Museum. Dorn (Suzanne Dunn), Lee Harper, Charles Lattimore Howard, Christine Kendall, Maya Lang, Adam Lehrhaupt, Seamus McGraw, Laura Sibson, Mike Sielski, Philip William Stover, Chuck Wendig and Kate White. Traylor, Olivia Campbell, Te-Ping Chin, Katelyn Detweiler, L.R. Ticket holders will have the opportunity to explore pop-up author and book sale tents hosting 19 authors throughout the afternoon, including Tsering Wangmo Dhompa, Alan Drew, Allener M. On Saturday, from noon to 4 p.m., “Book Fest on the Green” comes to the grounds of the Mercer Museum. Up close: Bucks County Book Festival attendees will have the chance to meet 19 authors on Saturday, Sept. Baker Kline’s novels have received the New England Prize for Fiction, the Maine Literary Award and a Barnes & Noble Discover Award, and have been chosen by hundreds of communities, universities and schools as “One Book, One Read” selections. 1 New York Times bestselling author of eight novels, including The Exiles, Orphan Train and A Piece of the World. “The ability to gather together again is incredible and I hope everyone will come out to meet these authors and support Book Fest.”įestivities commence on Friday, at 7 p.m., with an in-person lecture by Baker Kline at Salem United Church of Christ, 186 E. “We’re back and bringing some amazing storytellers to Bucks County,” said festival founder Green. Highlights are slated to include professionally published authors Christina Baker Kline and Jason Reynolds, the favorite tradition “Writers Workshop” and a new event “Book Fest on the Green.” 26, with offerings in Doylestown and online. The fourth annual Bucks County Book Festival is returning on Friday, Sept. Kendi, who discussed his bestselling book How To Be An Antiracist.īut this year, book fanatics can choose how they want to celebrate their passion, whether it be in-person or virtually. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the festival was last year forced to transition to a virtual format, featuring keynote speaker Ibram X.
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