Borders® Stores Nationwide Host Free 'Ook and Gluk' Kids Parties Saturday, Aug. 14

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Aug. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Borders® is calling all kids to party like Ook and Gluk, the zany caveboy characters in Dav Pilkey's upcoming  book, "The Adventures of Ook and Gluk: Kung-fu Cavemen from the Future." Borders will host free Ook and Gluk-themed parties Saturday, Aug. 14 at 2 p.m. at most Borders stores nationwide.

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Pilkey is the author of the wildly popular "Captain Underpants" series, which has been devoured by kids the world over. He's widely credited as an author who, through his wacky characters and storylines, has been instrumental in getting young boys to read.

The store parties will find kids enjoying an Ook and Gluk read-aloud-and-discussion, trivia challenge and comic book making activity. In addition, there will be samples of delicious treats from the Seattle's Best Coffee cafe served at the parties.

To locate a store that's hosting an Ook and Gluk party, visit Borders.com and click on the Store Finder tab. Events and activities may vary by store.

About Borders Group, Inc.

Headquartered in Ann Arbor, Mich., through its subsidiaries Borders Group, Inc. (NYSE: BGP) is a leading specialty retailer of books as well as other educational and entertainment items. The company employs approximately 19,500 throughout the U.S., primarily in its Borders® and Waldenbooks® stores. Online shopping is offered through borders.com. Find author interviews and vibrant discussions of the products we and our customers are passionate about online at facebook.com/borders, twitter.com/borders and youtube.com/bordersmedia. For more information about the company, visit borders.com/media.

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