Tune in to channel Minneapolis NBC affiliate Kare-11 on June 11th at 6:20am and 4:00pm to see Kakie Fitzsimmons, co-Author of the award winning Bur Bur and Friend’s children’s books, as she reads the fourth book in the series, “Anna Goes Hiking” to the kids from St. Vincent DePaul elementary school in Osseo, MN. "Anna Goes Hiking" is a recipient of the Mom's Choice Awards and iParenting Media Awards.

Below is a note about the annual event at the school from teacher, Brenna McDowell:

Every year St. Vincent’s second graders do a cool event called Camp Read-A-Lot where parents pitch tents out on our soccer field and the students are allowed to camp out for the day. In the tents, the students are given curriculum that is focused on a camping theme (instead of their regular curriculum). We get to sing campfire songs and this year had a local author read a book that she co-wrote about hiking. Our school lunch even features hot dogs and baked beans with chips and lemonade. Anyway, you get the idea… It is a super cool event for the kids.

“Cool in School” was created and is reported by Kare-11’s own, Kim Insley. Insley is an anchor for Kare’s Sunrise program which runs Monday through Friday 6:00-7:00AM.

(Originally posted at http://burburandfriendsblog.com )

Book covers from the award winning Bur Bur and Friends children’s book series. Bur Bur and Friends is a cast of multicultural characters who educate kids about self esteem, sports and outdoor exploration through their experiences.

Kakie Fitzsimmons is Vice President and Founding Partner, Farmer’s Hat Productions. She is also Co-Author of the award winning children’s book series, Bur Bur and Friends. Bur Bur and Friends is a cast of multicultural characters who educate kids about sports, outdoor exploration and active play, through their experiences.