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Simon Malls Bring Books to Life Through Simon Kidgits Club Book Blast Event

Simon Malls® are welcoming
families to experience the magic of reading at the mall! Simon Kidgits Club® at is
hosting its free annual Book Blast event at Mall of Georgia, Town Center at Cobb and Northlake Mall. Parents and children are invited to bring books to
life through special read-aloud sessions, giveaways and story-inspired
activities. Atlanta-area Book Blast event schedules are as follows:



·        
Saturday,
February 15
from 1 – 3 p.m. at
Mall of Georgia in the Nordstrom Court



·        
Saturday,
February 22
from 1 – 3 p.m. at
Town Center at Cobb in the Lower Level Belk Wing

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·        
Saturday,
March 8
from 2 – 4 p.m. at
Northlake Mall in the Center Court



Simon Kidgits
Club’s Book Blast will provide families the chance to make reading a fun,
social experience with various kid-focused offerings.
Book Blast event activities will kick off with an exciting read-aloud session
presented by various local celebrity readers and costume characters at each
mall! Everyone in attendance will be eligible for drawings to win free books and special prizes. Children are also invited to bring
a new or gently used book to the event to be donated to each mall’s
participating charity, helping families give back to their own communities.

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“Because
Simon Malls are destinations for families and friends to do more than just
shop, Simon Kidgits Club is giving children the chance to experience all that
books have to offer in a social setting,” said Jayne Stilson, assistant vice
president of business development for Simon Brand Ventures, the
business-to-consumer division of Simon Property Group. “We’re combining
education with fun and allowing kids to simply have a blast with reading.”



Additionally,
Simon is teaming up with Better
World Books
to provide each child that attends the event a pre-loved book
and bookmark to take home. Simon and Better World Books are also supporting literacy
through a Drop Box book collection program. Families can participate in the
program by donating books at each mall’s Drop Box.



The
Simon Kidgits Club is a fun and informative program that focuses on health,
wellness, education, safety and entertainment for children ages 3-8. Since
2003, the Simon Kidgits Club has kept children and parents alike amused with
various events and activities while providing incentives for club members, such
as special offers, rewards and games.



Simon Kidgits
Club members receive a variety of goodies, including a Simon Kidgits
Club T-shirt, membership card, birthday card and gift, discounts and scheduled
activities. For more information about the Simon Kidgits Club, visit http://www.simon.com/kidgits/.



 



About Mall of Georgia



Mall of Georgia,
the largest mall in the Southeast, features more than 200 stores including
anchors Nordstrom, Belk, Dillard’s, jcpenney and Macy’s. “The Georgia Walk”
through the mall features murals, artifacts, displays and themed courtyards
showcasing Georgia history and heritage. A 20-screen theater, 3-D IMAX and the
Pavilion live music amphitheatre provide ample entertainment options. Multiple
restaurants offer an array of choices, from casual to fine dining. For a map
and store listings, as well as directions, events and job listings, visit www.mallofgeorgia.com. Visit Mall of
Georgia on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram



 



About Town Center at Cobb



Town Center at
Cobb features over 200 stores including anchors Macy’s, Macy’s Men’s &
Furniture Gallery, Belk, Sears and jcpenney. The mall is also home to a variety
of specialty stores ranging from fashion-forward shops such as Francesca’s
Collections, H&M, Sephora, Coach, bebe and Swarovski to celebrated
favorites like Build-A-Bear Workshop, Victoria’s Secret and Pandora. A number
of new retailers recently opened including a flagship Forever 21, Macrobatix,
Body Central, Teavana, Vans and many more. Town Center at Cobb regularly hosts
community events including Simon Kidgits Club. 
For a map and store listings, as well as directions, events and job
listings, visit www.towncenteratcobb.com or call 770-424-9486.
Connect with Town Center at Cobb on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.



 



About Northlake
Mall



Northlake Mall features more than 115 specialty stores,
including anchors Kohl’s, Macy’s, Sears and jcpenney. Other stores include Lady
Foot Locker, Victoria's Secret and Bath and Body Works.  The Food Garden offers a variety of eateries
including Chick-fil-a, Dairy Queen/Orange Julius and Subway.  An active community member, Northlake Mall
hosts regular community events such as Dine & Dance, Simon Kidgits Club and
Moms & Tots. It is an integral part of the Northlake Community Alliance, a
business and homeowners organization instrumental in beautifying the community.
For more information, visit www.northlakemall.com
or call 770-938-3565. Connect with Northlake Mall on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.



 



Simon Property Group



Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) is an S&P 100
company and a global leader in the retail real estate industry.  The Company currently owns or has an interest
in more than 325 retail real estate properties in North America, Asia and
Europe comprising approximately 243 million square feet. We are headquartered
in Indianapolis, Indiana and employ approximately 5,500 people in the U.S.  For more information, visit the Simon
Property Group website at www.simon.com.



 



About Simon Brand Ventures



Simon Brand Ventures (SBV),
Simon's business-to-consumer arm, is pioneering the transformation of shopping
centers into a medium where consumer brands can build relationships with Simon
shoppers who make over 2.8 billion visits each year.  Simon's vast franchise of market-leading
shopping centers nationwide provides SBV the foundation to monetize the
distribution system through numerous consumer ventures. SBV and its affiliates
have engaged in a number of consumer business initiatives, including the Simon
Visa Giftcard® and the American Express®/Simon Giftcard; launch of Simon
platform programs such as Simon dTour Live® and Simon Kidgits Club®; a national
media delivery channel including static, digital and experiential marketing and
advertising vehicles; and multiple national and local marketing alliances with
Coca-Cola and Visa U.S.A. among others.



 



About Better World Books



Better World Books (www.BetterWorldBooks.com) is a
for-profit social
enterprise
that collects and sells books online matching each purchase with
a donation, book for book, and with each sale generating funds for literacy
initiatives
in the U.S. and around the world. One of their key programs
which helps consumers contribute to supporting global literacy is through their
Drop Box book collection program. By participating in the Drop Box program, both
the host of each site and their non-profit literacy partner of choice will
receive a portion of the sale of the collected books. Those books that can't be
sold are donated or recycled. Not one book will ever see a landfill.

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