One can always find an excuse to create events and classroom activities honoring great children’s books. Here are some opportunities, my fine friends, for the remainder of the year.

 

November

Adoption Awareness Month:

The Story I’ll Tell: Adoption & Arrival Writing Activity

Alzheimer’s Awareness Month:

What a Beautiful Morning: Story Hour with Alzheimer’s Resources

Eleven and Holding: Discussion Guide for the Middle Grade

Veterans Day (Nov 11):

Eleven and Holding: Discussion Guide for the Middle Grade

World Kindness Day (Nov 13):

Step Right Up: Artist Process Video & Kindness Pledge

The Infamous Ratsos: Bikers & Lessons on Kindness

Thanksgiving* (Nov 23):

Sharing the Bread: Thanksgiving Read Aloud, Food Drive & Place Settings

Gobble, Gobble: Outdoor or Indoor Nature Exploration Activities

Balloons Over Broadway: Puppet Play and Clever Classroom Exploration

December

International Ninja Day (Dec 5):

Book Ninjas: Event Kit & Ongoing Prizes for Readers & Librarians

Deadly Flowers: Ninja Game

Monkey Day (Dec 14):

Quick Little Monkey: STEM Story Hour Kit

Take Your Child to a Bookstore Day:

Raj the Bookstore Tiger: A Story Hour Kit