She created a whole fashion movement with the Audrey Look. She built a movie career anyone would be proud of. She survived war-torn Holland during World War II. When I read more about her life outside of the screen, I loved her even more. I fell in love with Audrey when I was 10 years old when I watched Roman Holiday for the first time. How did you decide to write about the iconic Audrey Hepburn as a young girl? Through its focused efforts, K is for Kids® helps cultivate the skills kids need to be creative thinkers, adventurous problem solvers and visionary leaders.DCA: You were just honored with a gold medal in the Florida Books Awards for your book, Just Being Audrey.
For a list of locations, additional events, and ways to get involved, visit About K is for Kidsįounded in 2008, K is for Kids Foundation® promotes literacy and a love of reading in children by enriching their libraries and expanding their access to books in and out of school. Residents and visitors are invited to donate new or gently used hardcover books at several public drop-off locations throughout Collier County. The ”Kids Celebrate Reading” Book Fair is the highlight of K is for Kids’ month-long celebration of Bring a Book, Bring a Friend for Children’s Literacy Month, as proclaimed by Naples Mayor Bill Barnett and the Collier Board of County Commissioners. She is currently a candidate at UM for her second MFA in screenwriting She returned to the University of Miami to earn her Master of Fine Arts in creative writing as a James A. After graduating from Barron Collier High School and Boston College, Cardillo moved to New York City to work as a children’s book editor. “The fact that she grew up in Naples makes her appearance even more special.”Īlthough a resident of South Florida, Cardillo makes frequent visits to Naples. “We’re so excited to have Margaret join us for this event,” says Karen Clawson, founder and executive director of K is for Kids. The day will also feature a host of kid-centered activities for boys and girls such as storytelling, scavenger hunts and face painting.Ī portion of proceeds from all purchases made at Barnes & Noble on February 12 will be donated to K is for Kids, a Naples-based non-profit organization.
She’ll also sign copies of “Just Being Audrey.” Girls attending the event are encouraged to dress up as Audrey Hepburn and will receive a strand of white beads as a souvenir of the event. Inspired since childhood by Audrey Hepburn, Cardillo wrote the book as a way to share her admiration for the late actress’ life and humanitarian efforts, and to introduce young girls to a positive role model.ĭuring the Book Fair, Cardillo will conduct a brief writing workshop and assist young writers as they put their talents to work on stories for the K is for Kids Young Authors book. Cardillo’s debut children’s book, Just Being Audrey, will be released later this month by Harper Collins.
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