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YOUTH BOOK CLUBS Check out our do-it-at-home book clubs for all ages. All we ask is that you read the book: do as much or as little of the rest as you want. No matter how much you do, the book is yours! There are four age categories: grades K-3, grades 3-5, grades 5-8, and grades 9-12. Every book comes with links to explore, a review form, a few questions, and some activities that tie into the book. We will have posts on www.splyouth.org for anyone who wants to discuss the books or comment on the questions or activities. Supplies are limited, so grab yours today! Grades K-3: Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters by John Steptoe “Inspired by a traditional African folktale, this is the story of Mufaro, who is proud of his two beautiful daughters… When the Great King decides to take a wife and invites the most worthy and beautiful daughters in the land to appear before him, Mufaro brings both – but only one can be queen,” (MBD, 1987). Grades 3-5: Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White “Some Pig. Humble. Radiant. These are the words in Charlotte’s web, high up in Zuckerman’s barn. Charlotte’s spiderweb tells of her feelings for a little pig named Wilbur, who simply wants a friend… E. B. White’s Newbery Honor Book is a tender novel of friendship, love, life, and death,” (CW, 2012 edition). Grades 5-8: Ungifted by Gordon Korman “When Donovan pulls a major prank at his middle school, he thinks he’s finally gone too far. But thanks to a mix-up… instead of getting in trouble, Donovan is sent to the Academy of Scholastic Distinction, a special program for gifted and talented students,” (U, 2012). |
Grades 9-12: Don’t Cosplay With My Heart by Cecil Castellucci “When Edan Kupferman dresses up like her favorite character, Gargantua, she feels tall and powerful… When Edan’s cosplaying, she can be angry, loud, and not the good girl everyone thinks she is… But when her life starts to spiral out of control, Edan has to figure out whether she has the strength to be the hero of her own story,” (DCwMH, 2018).
STORYTIME KITS Grab one of our do-it-at-home storytime kits! Included: the five-color shape game, magnets, rhymes, weblinks, an instrument, stickers, activity and coloring pages, a craft, and a free copy of the book. Supplies are limited! Be You! by Peter Reynolds Visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RY-xv_lzRVk to watch the author read his book aloud for Barnes & Noble’s storytime channel, #BNStorytime.
Anime For Big Kids At 5:30 pm on Tuesday, May 21, adults (and older teens) are invited to enjoy anime that’s more at their level – and popcorn! This month check out the action hit Kill la Kill. May Movie Nights
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