Marc Brown

Creator of Arthur the Aardvark

Stories from Arthur the Aardvark: An Evening with Marc Brown

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Marc Brown's Arthur the Aardvark is an example of quality children's entertainment at its best. In a series of bestselling books, and in the top-rated kid's show on television, Brown encourages positive social skills for children and gets them excited about reading and writing.

Aimed at kids four to eight, Arthur chronicles the adventures of an eight-year-old aardvark, and explores real issues faced by real kids. The stories unfold in realistic ways that don't always turn out as we -- or Arthur and his friends -- might expect. Brown has provided families with a way to think about and discuss upsetting and potentially frightening experiences our children may encounter in their communities and on television. Arthur on PBS has won the Peabody Award and three Daytime Emmys. In 2002, Arthur was named by TV Guide as one of the Greatest Cartoon Characters of All Time.

In his joyful keynotes, Marc Brown talks about his belief in the importance of literacy, and how his commitment to reaching children through books and television developed into a career now spanning thirty years. With personal stories, he tells you of how his grandmother encouraged him to write and draw, of how his life growing up -- and his children's lives -- has shaped the characters and experiences of Arthur. He caps the evening with a preview of whatever he's currently working on. Perhaps better than almost anyone else, Brown tells comic stories from a kid's point of view without moralizing or talking down. A perfect, enlightening evening for both children and adults.

Additional Keynote by Marc Brown

Childhood Obesity: Confronting a Delicate Issue

With children's body image a sensitive issue and childhood diabetes epidemic proportions, Brown gives children, parents and caregivers a tool to discuss this emotionally charged subject -- our children's health.

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