Caldecott winners

Learn what the Caldecott Medal is all about at Pedal to the Medal on Friday, November 18, 2022 at 4 p.m.  This special storytime designed for ages 5-9 fast tracks through 85 years of Caldecott books with a story followed by fun games and activities.  Miss Traci will share one of her favorite contenders for the 2023 medal, Nigel and the Moon by Antwan Eady.  You'll play a couple of games involving multiple Caldecott winners, including finding the Caldecott published the year you were born.  There will also be some activities based on specific titles:

Paint a Moon Rock (Nigel and the Moon by Antwan Eady)
Scratch Art (The House in the Night by Susan Marie Swanson)
Name Activity (Alma and How She Got Her Name by Juana Martinez-Neal)
Thankfulness activity (Thank You, Omu by Oge Mora)

Registration is open!  Sign up online or by phone (205-444-7830) today!

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