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SAMPLE PRESS RELEASE
Here is a sample press release for you to send out to local newspapers, TV and radio stations. To use, simply replace your school's name, and other appropriate information in the bold-faced fields, and print this release on your school stationary. Please feel free to change the quote in the second paragraph- it's a standard quote for this type of article, but if you have something you'd rather say, please do so.
If possible, use this standard press release format. I will be happy to do in-studio interviews if my schedule allows. Please call me at 631-724-2433 to arrange this, or ask your media contact to call me at that number.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Your name & phone number
Terry Parrett- 631-724-2433
YOUR SCHOOL NAME Students To Experience The Magic of Reading!
Magic will be in the air this week for students at YOUR SCHOOL NAME School this week. As a special kick-off assembly for YOUR READING EVENT, magician Terry Parrett will be presenting a special program, "THE MAGIC OF READING". This exciting 45 minute magic show is designed to encourage recreational reading, and to show students how magical reading can be.
During the course of the program, Mr. Parrett uses magic tricks and audience participation to highlight the different genres of books students can read. He also uses audience participation skits to involve as many students as possible- during one segment, 8 students are brought on stage to play a high-energy spelling game.
The program is being brought in by NAME OF SPONSORING ORGANIZATION, to help build enthusiasm for the reading event. According to YOUR NAME, one of the event organizers, "We were looking for a way to kick off the program with a bang, and "THE MAGIC OF READING" fit perfectly."
The assembly can be seen on DATE at TIME at LOCATION. For more information, please contact YOUR NAME.
(To arrange for on-site coverage, please contact YOUR NAME as soon as possible to make appropriate arrangments.)
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