See the Wiggles in Spokane and Donate a Book to Support Reach Out and Read

The international children's performing group The Wiggles is collecting young children's books to benefit Reach Out and Read programs in Washington at the start of their national tour! Attend a show in Spokane on July 18th at 1:30 pm or 5 pm.

The most beloved family entertainment band in the world, The Wiggles, are setting out on their wildest adventure to date. The fab four from down under are back with a brand new live show! This spectacular musical extravaganza will showcase old favorites as well as their latest hit “Monkey Man” featuring Australian pop sensation Kylie Minogue from their most recent album “The Wiggles Go Bananas”. The Wiggles, Captain Feathersword, Dorothy the Dinosaur, Henry the Octopus, Wags the Dog and all the Wiggly Dancers invite their fans to join them as they “Go Bananas Live!” in Spokane, WA.

The Wiggles are proud to support the nationwide early literacy program Reach Out and Read on their “Go Bananas Live!" Summer Tour. Reach Out and Read (ROR) trains doctors and nurses to advise parents about the importance of reading aloud and to give books to children between 6 months and 5 years old at regular pediatric checkups. The Wiggles would like to encourage every family attending the upcoming Spokane, WA performances, to join them in supporting Reach Out and Read Programs in Washington State by bringing a new children's board book that will be donated to a child in need in your area! For a list of recommended books, visit The Wiggles website – www.thewiggles.com. Reach Out and Read has always said that “Reading is doctor-recommended.” Now reading is Wiggle-recommended too!

The Wiggling commences at the INB Performing Arts Center on Saturday, July 18th for shows at 1:30 & 5:00 PM.

Tickets for Spokane, WA are on sale now and are available at all TicketsWest outlets, online at TicketsWest.com or by calling 800-325-SEAT. Prices range from $15 - $32 (additional facility fees and service charges may apply). Seating for tickets purchased at the $32 level will take place in the “hot potato seats” and will include an exclusive Wiggles giveaway.


About Reach Out and Read Washington State:
We are part of the national Reach Out and Read (ROR) nonprofit organization that promotes early literacy by giving new books to children and advice to parents about the importance of reading aloud at regular pediatric checkups. We are a growing statewide effort, with more than 85 programs in 22 counties in Washington, serving more than 45,000 children each year. More than 20 million books have been distributed through ROR, which currently serves 25 percent of the most impoverished children in the U.S. ROR is endorsed by the American Academy of Pediatrics and has one of the strongest records of research support of any primary care intervention. This year, ROR's 20th Anniversary, ROR pediatricians will provide 6 million new books to 3.8 million children at 4,535 healthcare Sites in all 50 states. For further information, please visit Reach Out and Read Washington State’s website at http://www.reachoutandreadwa.org/.