INVESTIGATE AN AUTHOR - NATIONAL BOOK FESTIVAL

Age Group:

Tweens, Families, Children
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Event Details

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: Hello Lighthouse by Sophie Blackall.

VIDEO:  Canada: Lighthouse by Are We There Yet? Nat Geo Kids.   

ACTIVITY: Make your own little red lighthouses with some plastic cups.

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

Win free copies of The Lighthouse by Sophie Blackall and Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky by Kwame Mbalia, two of the authors speaking at the National Book Festival! To enter, click here to fill out the prize drawing form between September 7-13. One entry per person. The winner will be contacted with pickup details.