Diamond Willow By Helen Frost For Ages 8-12 Genre: Poetry & Adventure Willow wants more than anything to mush her family’s sled dogs all by herself, but the wilderness is a dangerous place when you’re alone. Fortunately, the animals around her carry the spirits of her Athabascan ancestors, whether she knows it or not. Use…
Don’t let parents have all the fun on election day, have kids vote for their favorite book characters! The target audience for this passive activity is ages 3-8, but tweens, teens, and adults may enjoy casting a ballot, too. Promotional Blurb “Which book character has YOUR best interests at heart? Stop by the youth department…
The Birchbark HouseBy Louise Erdrich For Ages 8-12Genre: Historical Fiction Louise Erdrich draws on her family’s history to tell the story of Omakayas, an Ojibwa girl living on an island in Lake Superior in 1847. Use these discussion questions, snacks, and activities during your next book club to bring this great story to life. The…
Calling all ghouls and goblins, it’s Halloween season at the library! Children of all ages will enjoy these fang-tastic books, activities, crafts, and snacks. Incorporate one or two into a not-so-scary storytime or try an all-ages event with stations sprinkled throughout the library for families to enjoy at their own pace. These ideas have been…