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SCHOLASTIC ENTERTAINMENT AND GAUMONT JOIN FORCES WITH TEEN ACTRESS AND DOWN SYNDROME ADVOCATE SOFIA SANCHEZ ON ANIMATED SERIES ROCKET PARK

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

NEW YORK, Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Scholastic Entertainment, the media division of Scholastic, is partnering with Gaumont to co-develop and co-produce Rocket Park, a new animated preschool series inspired by Sofia Sanchez, a 13-year-old Down syndrome self-advocate, actress, model and inspiration for the children's books You Are Enough and You Are Loved, both written by Margaret O'Hair, illustrated by Sofia Cardoso, and published by Scholastic. Consisting of 11-minute episodes and original music, the uplifting series will focus on four kids who work together to help their community, and in doing so teach young viewers about the power of embracing and celebrating differences, accepting others and themselves, and loving friends and family for exactly who they are.

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  • The project is currently in development, with Scholastic Entertainment and Gaumont attached to produce.
  • Dublin-based sketch comedy and improv writing and performing duo Amy Stephenson and Shane Langan will serve as showrunners for the project.
  • Scholastic Entertainment President Iole Lucchese (Clifford the Big Red Dog), SVP & General Manager Caitlin Friedman (Stillwater), and VP of TV Development Jef Kaminsky (Signs of Survival) will executive produce for Scholastic Entertainment.
  • Scholastic Entertainment continues to build celebrated children's brands worldwide by bringing both nostalgic Scholastic properties and exciting new voices to the screen.

"Love Shouldn't Come at a Cost" The Canadian Centre to End Human Trafficking Marks National Human Trafficking Awareness Day With a Focus on Healthy Relationships

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Tuesday, February 8, 2022

The Centre is also raising awareness of its Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline , a confidential service that provides information and support at 1-833-900-1010.

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  • The Centre is also raising awareness of its Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline , a confidential service that provides information and support at 1-833-900-1010.
  • Healthy relationships among family and friends are vital as loved ones play a critical role in preventing human trafficking.
  • The Centre is activating an educational awareness campaign around National Human Trafficking Awareness Day to bring attention to the issue and help the most vulnerable.
  • The Canadian Centreto End Human Trafficking is a national charity dedicated to ending all types of human trafficking in Canada.