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Karen LeFrak Book Party
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Gillian Miniter, Serena Miniter and Karen LeFrak.
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Gillian
Miniter hosted a juice and cookies party on November
5, 2008, at The Corner Bookstore at 93rd and Madison to celebrate
Karen LeFrak and her new book Jake the Ballet Dog. There
was a light rain but that did not stop oodles of moms, kids and even
a few poodles from dropping by to greet the author and have her autograph
their books. Many bought several, saying they were beginning their
holiday shopping.
The book marks the return of Jake, the lovable, music-loving pooch
introduced in Karen’s earlier book Jake the Philharmonic
Dog. This time he spins and leaps behind the scenes of
the Nutcracker Ballet. While learning the basics of the dance, Jake
has loads of fun. The delightful illustrations by Marcin Baranski
capture the grace and excitement of this perennial favorite ballet,
and Jake continues to charm readers as he introduces them to the
arts.
And here is the best part: 100% of the author’s proceeds will
benefit American Ballet Theater and New York City Ballet.
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Karen LeFrak and Harrison the Poodle.
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Ellie Lebenthal and Alexandra Lebenthal.
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Sylvester Miniter and Alexia Hamm Ryan.
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Susan Fales-Hill and Karen LeFrak
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Blair Husain and children.
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David Ruff, Jennifer Ruff and Harry Ruff.
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Iffi Aitkenhead, Kamie Lightburn and Carter Lightburn.
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Libby Abelow, Sallie Abelow and Campbell Abelow.
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Betsy Pitts and daughter.
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Gillian Miniter and Quint Miniter.
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Letitia Casperson, Anna Casperson and Anders Casperson.
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Gillian Miniter and Cynthia Lufkin.
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Gillian Miniter and Sylvester Miniter.
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Christine Cachot and Allegra Williams.
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Michelle Smith and Sophia Smith.
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Spencer Brod and Alison Brod.
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Gillian Miniter and Roger Webster.
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Avery Egerton-Warburton, Brooke Egerton-Warburton, Maggie Rashid.
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| Photos: Clint
Spaulding/Patrick McMullan |
