INVESTIGATE AN AUTHOR - NATIONAL BOOK FESTIVAL

Age Group:

Tweens, Families, Children
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The National Book Festival, presented by the Library of Congress, takes place online September 25 - 27. Of the 120 authors presenting, many are children's authors. You are invited to "Investigate an Author" with a read aloud, video, suggested activity and coloring sheet. Enjoy 21 days of new books and old favorites this month. 

READ ALOUD: Good Rosie by Kate DiCamillo. Also, check out Hoopla and Tumble Book Library on the Library's website for other books to enjoy.

VIDEO: Friendship Soup Recipe – A NED Short

ACTIVITY: Make your own friendship soup recipe.  Write words about friendship on colored paper.  Ask your grown up to help you cut out the words.  Put the pieces of paper in a bowl.  Stir with a spoon to mix together all the “ingredients” that make a good friend. 

COLORING PAGE: Print the attachment and decorate with crayons, paint, stickers or whatever inspires you!

Win free copies of books by Mo Willems and Stink! Hamlet and Cheese by Megan McDonald, these are two of the authors speaking at the National Book Festival! To enter, CLICK HERE to fill out the prize drawing form between September 15-27. One entry per person. The winner will be contacted with pickup details.