Come see us in We are in the Green Zone, booth #836. Our banner says “Smiling Irish Press...and Friends.”
Events
Bologna Children's Book Fair
Wonderful weekend with perfect weather at the USC Campus for the Festival of Books. Natalija met hundreds of children and signed many books. She was chosen as one of three authors for a radio station and then also interviewed by Pacific Sales, the company presenting the Festival itself. Natalija was so fortunate to meet 6-year-old, Abigail, who is also inspired to be a writer.
Come and join us at the
LOS ANGELES BOOK FESTIVAL April 21-22, 2018
Booth #836 in the Green Zone. The name of the booth is SMILING IRISH PRESS...AND FRIENDS!
...... They lived happily ever after!
Orange County Children's Book Fair Oct 14, 2017
Natalija Bajlo center stage reading "King Burue Changes the Rules"
Orange County Kid's Book Festival
Natalija will be signing copies of her book 9:30-1:00 pm and a balloon twister will be making characters for the children between 10:30 am-12:30pm
The Orange County Children's Book Festival is in it's 11th year. In 2013, there were over 150 authors, more than 25 illustrators, dozens of storytellers and great family-oriented entertainers. The Festival featured over 135 booksellers, educational exhibitors and related vendors. More than 39,000 people attended the Festival last year.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2014 9:30 am-4:30 pm
Location: Orange Coast College Campus
2701 Fairview Road Costa Mesa, California 92626
East Los Angeles College
The team; Marisa, Robert, Mercedes, Daisy, Sandra, Susan and Lydia and Professor Wilbur.
It was an honor for Natalija to be invited to East Los Angeles College to read her book to the Child development and Children's Literacy group, and later answer questions. An impressive group of students lead by Mrs. Linda Wilbur, comes together in this very interactive program that investigates how the community helps promote children's literacy. Marisa and Robert met Natalija at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books and chose her to be represent the goal of their project.
After the event we received this wonderful letter written by Marissa Mendez on behalf of herself and her colleagues.
"On behalf of the group: We want to thank both Natalija and Zana Bajlo for agreeing to come to our class presentation. We loved the little author's public reading of her book as well as the honesty and innocence in her answers to the adult audience's question. The way in which Zana, her mother has supported Natalija is absolutely amazing and is deserving of an applause all on its own. Many parents now a day do not take advantage of nurturing their child's talent, so for us to witness this with Natalija and her book at such a young age, is wonderful to say the least.
The message that Natalija is spreading through her book is one far beyond her years. At such a young age she has managed to write and explain about something so difficult for most adults to fully comprehend; acceptance, diversity, and love. Society as a whole has almost failed in fully accepting differences within itself and has become obsessed with making everyone a replica of what we consider "normal" or "acceptable".
Over all, we had a great time having both ladies in our class. The main objective of the class is to help children develop a liking for literacy. We thought this was a wonderful opportunity to show that children can find a path in literacy when introduced to books early and have constant reading materials and practice. "
- Marisa Mendez
April 12-13, 2014:
Book Signing at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books
It was a fun filled weekend with many authors of all ages (not any as young as eight though). Natalija launched her book and her message eliciting overwhelming curiosity from a diverse audience. She will be attending her first speaking engagement for the Children's Literacy Group next weekend.
The story of King Burue has rocked the boat in a positive way for several reasons. First, it's a good book. Second, it's written by an eight-year-old. Third, the message encompasses diversity, acceptance, standing up for your beliefs and liking whomever you like based on character and your heart. Overall it's saying... "it's cool to be kind and it's not cool to be judgmental." An astounding feat from a child's eyes.
THE LAUNCH OF KING BURUE
Watch Natalija describe the message in her book.
Come meet Natalija at her book signing during the official launch of King Burue Changes The Rules at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books, where over 140,000 people will gather on the USC Campus, April 12-13, 2014.
Natalija's Booth #959 Schedule:
Saturday, April 12 @ 3:00 pm -5:00 pm
Sunday, April 13 @ 10:00 am - 12 Noon
Location:
USC Campus
University Park Campus
Los Angeles, Ca 90089
More info
Natalija hopes that her storybook will create a venue where her messages can be told directly from a child to other children, expressing that diversity is a celebration of each individual's uniqueness and that there is nothing to fear, hate or bully.
Instead a person should be defined by their character not by what they look like or whom they may like. King Burue portrays that it’s okay to stand up for what you feel is right, even if it means changing the way people are used to thinking.
“The rules of Kalos are simple and easy to follow: Tell the Truth - Be Kind - Share - Follow your Heart.”
