Young Readers League 2019 “Hidden History” Writing Contest 1st place (Category 1: ages 8-11) “Jesse Owens Dreams” by Canaan Pettit Grade 5 Summary: A runner is inspired by Jesse Owens’ words, “The best part about running is feeling free.” Wouldn’t you want to run as fast as […]
One Step Ahead — a story by Carolyn Wang
Published on :Young Readers League 2019 “Hidden History” Writing Contest 2nd place (Category 1: ages 8-11) “One Step Ahead” by Carolyn Wang Age 11 Summary: Cameron found a note with a mystery waiting to be solved: “Seek the Heart, Solve the clues, Find the fortune” “Seek the Heart, Solve the […]
The English Men — a story by Ishbel Tyler
Published on :Young Readers League 2019 “Hidden History” Writing Contest 3rd place (Category 1: ages 8-11) “The English Men” by Ishbel Tyler Grade 5 Summary: A grandmother recalls a night when she overhears unwanted visitors at their village. “It all started when mama told me to go to the […]
The Secret — a story by Aaron Young
Published on :Young Readers League 2019 “Hidden History” Writing Contest Honorable Mention (Category 1: ages 8-11) “The Secret” by Aaron Young Grade 3 Summary: Zach finds out something interesting about his father. There was a kid named Zach who had a dad named Cody Bellinger. They lived in a […]
The Time Tempest — a story by Ellis Gruesbeck
Published on :Young Readers League 2019 “Hidden History” Writing Contest Honorable Mention (Category 1: ages 8-11) “The Time Tempest” by Ellis Gruesbeck Age 11 Summary: Ritchie finds a mysterious box which grants him an adventure of a lifetime. “Ritchie! Come inside for dinner.” “Aw mom, just one more dig […]
Mystery Package — a story by Emelia Lagousis
Published on :Young Readers League 2019 “Hidden History” Writing Contest Honorable Mention (Category 1: ages 8-11) “Mystery Package” by Emelia Lagousis Grade 6 Summary: The narrator finds a mysterious letter with a mission. The door creaked open, revealing the storm outside- and the strange, battered package on my porch. […]
Determination: Preschool Storytime
Published on :In today’s storytime, we shared stories about determination and the importance of trying again. Stories Bike On, Bear! by Cynthea Liu; illustrated by Kristyna Litten Bear is an extraordinary, genius bear, who can do anything except ride a bike. Can Bear figure out how to get on two wheels? The Thing Lou Couldn’t Do by […]
Appreciation: Preschool Storytime
Published on :We shared stories about appreciation–being appreciative about yourself, your qualities, the things and people you have in your life. Stories Eraser by Anna Kang; illustrated by Christopher Weyant Eraser is always cleaning up everyone else’s mistakes. Except for Ruler and Pencil Sharpener, none of the other school supplies seem to […]
The Big Mysterious Sea: Preschool Storytime
Published on :The sea is vast and mysterious–full of wonderful creatures and magic. This storytime is about exploring the many wonders of the sea. Stories The Secret of Black Rock by Joe Todd-Stanton Erin is fascinated by the legend of Black Rock. A huge, dark and spiky mass that is said to […]
Meeting Natalie Dias Lorenzi: Young Readers League Author
Published on :On Thursday, November 8 at Central Library, we got to meet Natalie Dias Lorenzi, author of A Long Pitch Home, this year’s Young Readers League selection! Participants got their books signed, joined in activities and crafts, and celebrated the art and writing contest winners. To learn more about Young Readers […]