Anastasia Suen

November 12, 2018November 11, 2018

Momcilo Gavric’s World War I Story

Momcilo Gavric’s World War I Story
by Vanessa Acton (Author) and Ann Kronheimer (Illustrator)

Booktalk: In August 1914, Austro-Hungarian troops attacked eight-year-old Momcilo Gavric’s village in Serbia. With his home destroyed and his family missing, Momcilo set off on his own to seek help from the Serbian army. The Serbian army took him in, and soon Momcilo was fighting against the Austro-Hungarian army that had taken everything from him. Follow Momcilo as he enters battle and becomes the youngest soldier to fight in World War I.

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November 5, 2018November 3, 2018

Harvesters Go to Work

Harvesters Go to Work
by Jennifer Boothroyd (Author)

Booktalk: Learn about the role of harvesters on farms in this month of giving thanks.

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November 5, 2018November 3, 2018

Diwali (board book)

Diwali (board book)
by Hannah Eliot (Author) and Archana Sreenivasan (Illustrator)

Booktalk: Each autumn we gather with our friends and family and light our brightest lanterns. It’s time for Diwali, the festival of lights!

Snippet: A long time ago, Diwali was celebrated after the last harvest of the year. The people of India would ask Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, to bless them and their crops in the coming year.

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October 29, 2018October 28, 2018

Up & Down

Up & Down: The Adventures of John Jeffries, First American to Fly
by Don Brown (Author / Illustrator)

Booktalk: Swept up by the European ballooning craze of the 1780s, Dr. John Jeffries longed to become the first person to fly across the English Channel. But first he had to outwit a rascally copilot, keep the balloon from bursting, and avoid crashing into the sea.

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October 29, 2018October 28, 2018

Iroquois (First Peoples)

Iroquois (First Peoples)
by Valerie Bodden (Author)

Booktalk: An introduction to the Iroquois lifestyle and history, including their forced relocation and how they keep traditions alive today.

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October 22, 2018October 21, 2018

Day of the Dead

Day of the Dead
by Rebecca Pettiford (Author)

Booktalk: Early readers will learn about this Mexican festival and the ways people celebrate it, including visiting loved one’s graves, making altars for them, and dressing up.

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October 22, 2018October 21, 2018

Día de los Muertos (board book)

Día de los Muertos
by Hannah Eliot (Author) and Jorge Gutierrez (Illustrator)

Booktalk: At the end of October each year, it’s time to celebrate an ancient tradition: Día de los Muertos! This board book teaches that Día de los Muertos honors ancestors and loved ones who have passed. From sugar skulls to papel picado, this is a holiday that truly commemorates the cycle of life.

Snippet: With delicious foods, brightly colored decorations, and festive parties, we honor the lives of the people we miss, including those who left us many years ago.

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October 15, 2018October 14, 2018

Wonders of Our World

Wonders of Our World (Shine-A-Light)
by Carron Brown (Author) and Stef Murphy (Illustrator)

Booktalk: Shine a light behind the pages and discover the wonders of our world; climb mighty mountains, dive under the surface of the sea, peer inside ancient buildings, and much more!

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October 15, 2018October 14, 2018

Reshma Saujani: Girls Who Code Founder

Reshma Saujani: Girls Who Code Founder
by Jill Sherman (Author)

Booktalk: Reshma Saujani is an attorney and the first Indian American woman to run for US Congress. She later founded Girls Who Code to help close the gender gap in technology. Discover more about her inspiring life in this middle grade biography.

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