Children's author Charles R. Smith (left) and magician John Tudor, special guests of Richland One's Reading Rocks. All Richland One students and their families are invited to celebrate the joy of reading at Reading Rocks, the district's annual literacy extravaganza, on Saturday, October 25, 9 am to 12:30 pm on the Olympia Learning Center campus, 621 Bluff Road.

Reading Rocks kicks off with a literacy parade that includes USC's Cocky, Clifford the Big Red Dog, and Nickelodeon characters from Paramount Carowinds. Non- stop entertainment, technology demonstrations by the Geek Squad, celebrity readers, clowns, and puppet shows are just a few of the events lined up for the day.

Magician John Tudor will dazzle with his tricks and special effects. Children's author Charles R. Smith is among the special guests invited to this year's event. Junior Buffalo Soldiers and their horses are sure to be a favorite for the kids. And youngsters will enjoy an on- line Breeze session with Bluford Series author Devon Blackwell who's very popular with teens. Plus, there will be free books, student performances, storytelling, and much, much more.

The theme of this year's literacy celebration is Readers Rock with Technology. For more information, please contact the Richland One Office of Communications at 231- 7504 or 231-7510.