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Summer Reading Kick-Off ~ 6:30 pm, Friday, June 8th Everyone is invited to a free family-friendly Summer Reading Kick-Off at Central Library on June 8th at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy food trucks, Boss Drummers (above), a Tiger Kim TaeKwonDo demonstration, tours of the Central Branch, Music & Movement on the lawn, and more. Pick up a summer reading calendar now at any library branch. Starting at the Kick-Off, you may register your eight hours or more of reading from June 8 to July 27 online or with paper logs. Every child who reads or listens for eight hours or more will then receive free Tiger Kim TaeKwonDo classes for two weeks and also enter drawings for Barnes & Noble gift cards. Libraries Rock! by bringing you fun, reading, and learning all year long. |
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| Rescue & Jessica: A Life-Changing Friendship by Jessica Kensky and Patrick DownesFeaturing: Rescue, a black Lab who's learning how to be a service dog; Jessica, a girl who's learning how to use her prosthetic legs; and the powerful connection between the two.
About the authors: Kensky and Downes write from their real-life experience of welcoming Rescue into their family.
Who it's for: kids and families looking for an authentic, uplifting portrayal of service dogs or living with disability. |
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| Hello Lighthouse by Sophie BlackallWhat it is: a loving, nostalgic portrait of a devoted lighthouse keeper and his family.
Read it for: awe-inspiring moments of natural beauty such as spotting whales and watching the northern lights and for details about lighthouse life--winding the clockwork and rescuing shipwrecked sailors. |
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The Little Red Fort
by Brenda Maier
"Who wants to help me . . . draw the plans?" Ruby asks. Her three brothers refuse to help. Finishing with assistance from her mother and grandmother, Ruby won't let the boys in--until they offer a mailbox, a garden, and a fresh coat of paint.
Adapted from: The Little Red Hen fable, with sprightly humor and winsome illustrations.
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Yellow Kayak
by Nina Laden
What it's about: One quiet afternoon, a boy and his special friend have a grand sea adventure.You just never know what a new day will hold until you are brave enough to find out. After experiencing joy, excitement, and sights never imagined, the best part is returning home with stories to tell.
Kirkus Reviews calls it: "A gentle story of calm courage and of quiet, trusting perseverance that will comfort readers in their anxious times."
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| Alma and How She Got Her Name by Juana Martinez-NealStarring: Alma Sofia Esperanza José Pura Candela, a little girl with a big name.
What happens: After Alma complains about her lengthy name, Daddy tells her about each of her storied namesakes, and reminds her that as the "first and only Alma" in their family, she gets to shape her own story. |
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| Dude! by Aaron ReynoldsWhat it is: a clever, comical romp told through just one word: DUDE.
What happens: A platypus and a beaver on a surfing expedition encounter a humongous, toothy shark…who might not be as fearsome as he appears.
Why kids might like it: Readers of all ages will relish trying out endless variations on the sole word of dialogue in this exuberant, colorful, readaloud-ready story. |
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| Trombone Shorty by Troy AndrewsWhat it is: an autobiography of Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews, in which atmospheric collage art enhances the story of how ambition and community support launched the New Orleans jazz prodigy into a successful music career.
Reviewers say: "If a fairy tale were set in New Orleans, this is how it would read" (Publishers Weekly). |
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| Drum Dream Girl: How One Girl's Courage Changed Music by Margarita EngleWhat it's about: In 1930s Cuba, a young girl is overflowing with rhythm. Despite her father's assertion that drums are only for boys, she keeps practicing on the conga, bongó, and timbales until she finally gets the chance she longs for.
Art alert: Drum Dream Girl's lively, poetic text is layered over surreal illustrations that glow with tropical color.
Did you know? Although it's fiction, this story is based on the real life of Chinese-African-Cuban drummer Millo Castro Zaldarriaga. |
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| The Bear and the Piano by David LitchfieldWhat it's about: Readers will recognize the object in the forest clearing as a piano, but there's a steeper learning curve for the small bear who finds it. After painstakingly learning to play, he embarks on a journey of creativity and fame that leads him away from home and back again.
Why kids might like it: Fanciful, poignant, and ultimately reassuring, The Bear and the Piano offers a harmonious blend of relatable emotions and evocative mixed-media artwork. |
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| Harlem's Little Blackbird by Renee WatsonStarring: trailblazing 1920's entertainer Florence Mills, who was known for her on-stage presence, her generosity, and her opposition to widespread discrimination against African Americans.
What's inside: Author Renee Watson uses lyrics from Florence's songs to show readers how she used her voice "for more than entertainment," while Christian Robinson's illustrations create a vibrant portrait of the Harlem Renaissance. |
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| Esquivel! Space-Age Sound Artist by Susan WoodWhat it's about: From the moment he started tinkering with his family's player piano, experimental musician Juan García Esquivel was dedicated to creating innovative sounds. Bursting with onomatopoeia and ultra-stylized illustrations, this biography celebrates Esquivel's outside-the-box attitude.
Who it's for: aspiring musicians and proud young eccentrics, who might also enjoy Chris Raschka's The Cosmobiography of Sun Ra. |
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Punk Farm on Tour
by Jarrett Krosoczka
When road trips derail: the Punk Farm animals turn flat tires, rain, and a broken-down van into lyrics for their rendition of "The Wheels on the Bus," delighting fans from Maine to Florida to Colorado. Delighted readers will enjoy singing along!
A successful sequel: Kirkus Reviews calls Punk Farm on Tour "as funny as the first . . . a clever spoof that will have kids giggling." Krosoczka's 2005 Punk Farm is available at four Forsyth County Public Library branches, and Punk Farm on Tour is on this summer's Preschool-to-Kindergarten recommended reading list.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8! |
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Forsyth County Public Library 660 West Fifth Street Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27101 336-703-2665www.forsythlibrary.org |
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