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It's almost time for the All Pikes Peak Reads prog It's almost time for the All Pikes Peak Reads programs at Library 21C. There's a registration link at ppld.org/appr. In the meantime, I'm reading BEFORE I LIVED HERE by me, Victo Ngai, and Neal Porter Books out loud to an empty room to practice. 🥰 #thingswritersdo I'm looking forward to the story time, author visit, book signing, and the writer's workshop on Sept. 26. Hope to see you there. @pikespeaklibrarydistrict @poorrichardsdowntown #allpikespeakreads #picturebooks #childrensbook #americas250 #Colorado150
In a week, I’ll be sharing BEFORE I LIVED HERE thr In a week, I’ll be sharing BEFORE I LIVED HERE through the Pikes Peak Library District’s All Pikes Peak Reads program!⁠ Two events are scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 26 at Library 21C and require registration. There’s a story time at 11am and an author visit-workshop at 12:30pm. You can register for either event at the library’s website Ppld.org/appr has links to the events. BEFORE I LIVED HERE was written by me inspired by on our Colorado Springs neighborhood Banning Lewis Ranch. Artist Victo Ngai illustrated the book, published by Neal Porter Books. There is a book signing and sales thanks to @PoorRichardsdownton. I hope to see you there! #childrensbook #pikespeaklibrarydistrict #allpikespeakreads #Coloradohistory #america250⁠
If your library is one in the Pikes Peak Library D If your library is one in the Pikes Peak Library District, mark your calendars for Sept. 26. As part of the All Pikes Peak Reads program, I will read BEFORE I LIVED HERE by me, Victo Ngai and Neal Porter Books/Holiday House for children at 11 am. There will be a craft, a Q&A (if anyone has them), and I will sign books too. Poor Richards Bookstore will be selling books at the library. At 12:30 pm, there will be a workshop for adults about writing picture books and enjoying them - even if you are older than the 4-8 year audience. Register for these events at the library’s website Ppld.org/appr. See you there! #ppld #picturebooks #childrensbooks #childrenshistorybooks #victongaiart #BeforeILivedHere
Friday is the 25th anniversary of 9/11 attack in t Friday is the 25th anniversary of 9/11 attack in the United States. Picture books like 150,000 TREES Growing a Memorial for 9/11’s Flight 93 by Rebecca E. Hirsch and Jacqueline Tam will be one of the first introductions for some young readers to this tragic day. Take a look at this book to see how a memorial forest grew from the field where Flight 93 crashed in Pennsylvania and save many American Lives. #AmericanHistory #911 #Flight93 #Sept11attacks
Girls on Strike! In 1909, it happened. Here’s a li Girls on Strike! In 1909, it happened. Here’s a little Monday History that made a huge impact. BRAVE GIRL Clara and the Shirtwaist Makers’ Strike of 1909 by Michelle Market & Melissa Sweet. Find this book to learn more about how young girls improved workers’ conditions and pay. It’s difficult to read what happened to the Clara Lemlich, an immigrant, who found work in a garment factory to support her family. She was one of thousands, who were treated unfairly by their bosses. #history #picturebook #childrensbooks #workers #factory #1909 #strikes #unions
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