We started our storytime with the song “The More We Get Together” by Raffi and read stories about the importance of using our manners whenever we have a get together with friends and family during the holidays. We read the book Manners are Not for Monkeys by Heather Tekavec and […]
Be a Light Bender
Published on :On Nov. 18, 2016, to celebrate Young Readers League and its 2016 selection of Circus Mirandus by Cassie Beasley, we had a science program called “Be a Light Bender!” We had a jam-packed hour of activities exploring the physics of light and color. We did demonstrations of various phenomena, like […]
Writing Contest Winners
Published on :We’re pleased to announce the Young Readers League 2016 Writing Contest winners! This year, young writers were challenged to tell us something about a new character joining a magical circus, their special ability or how this character come to join the circus. The winning entries were honored during the Young Readers League Circus Extravaganza with […]
“The Peculiar Man” — story by Hannah Sagheb
Published on :Young Readers League 2016 Writing Contest Category 1 (Age 8-11) 1st place The Peculiar Man by Hannah Sagheb 11 years old (Grade 6) Immaculate Heart School Once there was a man, And he could do whatever he can. His parents died when he was four, He doesn’t remember it, But he doesn’t care […]
“Circus Shenanigans” — story by Adam Kakuk
Published on :Young Readers League 2016 Writing Contest Category 1 (Age 8-11) 2nd place Circus Shenanigans by Adam Kakuk 11 years old (Grade 6) Palm Crest Elementary School As I walked down a dusty road, heading to the grocery store, I saw an enormous tent with a sign proclaiming in large, red letter, “CIRCUS TODAY.” I […]
“Instincts” — story by Veronica Mason
Published on :Young Readers League 2016 Writing Contest Category 1 (Age 8-11) 3rd place Instincts by Veronica Mason 11 years old (Grade 6) Immaculate Heart School The last act of the night, me. Someone in black with a microphone rushed me onstage. Even though I have been on that stage so many times, the […]
“The Lady of the Moon” — story by Jasmine Sov
Published on :Young Readers League 2016 Writing Contest Category 1 (Age 8-11) Honorable Mention The Lady of the Moon by Jasmine Sov 10 years old (Grade 5) Sierra Madre Elementary School Sadilena (Sadie) Rose D’Moonelle had always known she was special. Even as she ate her mutton stew at the orphanage, she knew she […]
“Lavender Rose and the Magic Circus” — story by Tabitha Foster
Published on :Young Readers League 2016 Writing Contest Category 1 (Age 8-11) Honorable Mention Lavender Rose and the Magic Circus by Tabitha Foster 11 years old (Grade 6) Immaculate Heart Middle School Once upon a time there was a girl called Lavender Rose, who was, how should I put it, very special. You may […]
Infant & Toddler Time – Colors!
Published on :Colors are EVERYWHERE! We read books about colors and color mixing today! Here are the stories, activities and songs we shared about our theme. Stories During our infant and toddler storytimes, we read Maisy’s Rainbow Dream by Lucy Cousins and The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse by Eric Carle. […]
Infant and Toddler Time – Bugs!
Published on :On November 8th, we learned a lot about different kinds of bugs! We listened to a little boy named Lenny singing a song about all of the bugs he finds in his garden, we explored a book about a missing butterfly, and another about a boy’s love for bugs. Here are the stories, activities […]