The virtual conversation between Kevin Hart and six students from his alma mater will stream to Philadelphia schools today, Thursday, December 16.
Random House, First Book to donate over 1,000 copies of Marcus Makes a Movie to Philadelphia schools
NEW YORK, Dec. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — In partnership with First Book and the School District of Philadelphia, Random House Children’s Books is excited to bring beloved comedian, actor, producer, entrepreneur, and #1 New York Times bestselling author Kevin Hart back to his hometown of Philadelphia for a major virtual event with Philadelphia schools today, Thursday, December 16. The conversation, moderated by CBS Philly reporter Natasha Brown, features a Q&A with the author and six students from his alma mater, Allen M. Stearne Elementary School. During the event, Hart discusses his new children’s novel, Marcus Makes a Movie, the first in a series, and shares his message to kids that through hard work, perseverance, and teamwork, they too can make their dreams a reality. More than 1,000 copies of Marcus Makes a Movie are being donated to participating schools for their classrooms and libraries, and each third, fourth, and fifth grade student at Stearne will receive their own copy of the book.
In his answers to Brown and Stearne students, Hart shares personal experiences that influenced aspects of Marcus Makes a Movie and addresses the need for stories that represent children of color, the importance of having a dream and working toward it, and his mission to inspire today’s youth to achieve greatness. Says Hart: “I want to be proof that if you put your mind to something, ultimately it can pay off.”
The pre-recorded event will stream to participating schools on Thursday, December 16, and will be available for teachers to watch with their classrooms at their convenience through the end of the year.
MARCUS MAKES A MOVIE
By Kevin Hart and Geoff Rodkey; illustrated by David Cooper;
Crown Books for Young Readers | 224 pages | Ages 8–12 | On sale June 1, 2021
HC: 978-0-593-17914-7 / $16.99/$22.99 Can. | EL: 978-0-593-17916-1 / $9.99/$10.99
Audiobook narrated by Kevin Hart
Listening Library | On sale June 1, 2021
DN: 978-0-593-21243-1 / $18.00/$24.00 Can. | CD: 978-0-593-41117-9 / $30.00/$40.00
SOURCE First Book
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