DETROIT, Jan. 24, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The North American
International Auto Show (NAIAS) and the PNC Foundation announced
today the release of a second locally written and illustrated
storybook designed to encourage preschool vocabulary development in
a fun, engaging way.
PNC is sponsoring the storybook in support of Grow Up
Great, its $350 million,
multi-year bilingual initiative in early childhood education.
The book, entitled Pincy's Auto Show Adventures: Special
Agent Pincy, will be officially unveiled and presented to
Detroit Public Schools pre-K
children at the Coleman A. Young Elementary School Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017, at 9:30 a.m. Detroit Piston legend Earl Cureton will be the featured guest at the
unveiling and will read preschoolers the continuing adventures of
Pincy, the lovable canine who captured the hearts of tots in the
first book released last year, "Pincy's Auto Show Adventures: Pincy
Saves the Day!"
"'Pincy's Auto Show Adventures: Special Agent Pincy" was created
to entertain children with a wonderful story that takes place right
in their own backyard," said PNC Regional President Ric DeVore, speaking on behalf of the PNC
Foundation. "Vocabulary is considered a vital educational
building block and has become a significant focus within early
learning. This book gives parents and caregivers an exciting
tool to enhance their children's word development."
Each child at the unveiling will receive a copy of the new book
and a stuffed animal version of Pincy seated behind the wheel of a
bright orange car.
"Pincy's adventures not only give kids a fun way to think about
cars and the auto show, but more importantly, the book focuses on a
key building block in learning and that is vocabulary," said 2017
NAIAS Chairman Sam Slaughter. "The
old adage, 'Readers are Leaders,' is more than a phrase; it speaks
volumes about the importance of introducing vocabulary and reading
early in the learning process."
About the PNC Foundation
The PNC Foundation, which
receives its principal funding from The PNC Financial Services
Group (NYSE: PNC), actively supports organizations that provide
services for the benefit of communities in which it has a
significant presence. The foundation focuses its philanthropic
mission on early childhood education and community and economic
development, which includes the arts and culture. Through Grow Up
Great, its signature cause that began in 2004, PNC has created a
$350 million, multi-year initiative
to help prepare children from birth to age 5 for success in school
and life.
About the North American International Auto Show
Now
in its 29th year as an international event, the NAIAS is
among the most prestigious auto shows in the world, providing
unparalleled access to the automotive products, technologies,
people and ideas that matter most – up close and in one place.
Administered by executive director Rod Alberts, the NAIAS is
one of the largest media events in North America, and the only
auto show in the United States to earn an annual
distinguished sanction of the Organisation Internationale des
Constructeurs d'Automobiles, the Paris-based alliance of
automotive trade associations and manufacturers from around the
world. For more information, visit naias.com.
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2018 NAIAS Dates:
The Gallery – Saturday, January 13, 2018
AutoMobili-D – Sunday-Thursday, January
14-18, 2018
Press Preview – Sunday-Tuesday, January 14-16, 2018
Industry Preview – Wednesday-Thursday, January 17-18, 2018
Charity Preview – Friday, January 19, 2018
Public Show – Saturday-Sunday, January 20-28, 2018
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