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Dora the Explorer’s “Beyond the Backpack ” program to Auction Celebrity Designed Backpacks

 

 

image “Beyond the Backpack” is a new program that is designed to help preschooler become ready emotionally, socially, and academically for school. “Beyond the Backpack” begins as Dora the Explorer celebrates 10 years of entertaining and educating children. Dora the Explorer and Salma Hayek will be appearing in several public service announcements to promote the “Beyond the Backpack” program.

This summer, backpacks that have been designed by Hayek and other celebrities will be auctioned internationally. So far, the list of celebrity backpack designers include: Salma Hayek, John Leguizamo, Slash and Shakira. All the backpacks will be auctioned across the globe in the United States, France, the UK, Mexico, Canada, Spain, The Netherlands, Greece, Australia, New Zealand and Israel. All the proceeds from the United States’ auction will benefit the Children’s Defense Fund. One hundred percent of international proceeds will go toward childhood education in each respective country.

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  1. Ira says

    I have a 3 year old daughter, she loves Dora the Explorer very much. I would like to get more info about the Beyond the Backpack web site so that she can be ready for pre-school this Sept. Any assistance that you can provide will be greatly appreciated. THANK YOU very much. Ira



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