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The Cook Library is excited to offer several book borrowing plans this fall. Please visit the following link for more information and instructions: catherinecookschool.org/acad…
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Call & Response: A Black Lives Matter Q & A for Young People -thebrownbookshelf.com/2020/1…
Remembering when @repjohnlewis modeled the importance of listening and responding to young people here in Chicago. We are grateful for his inspiration, leadership, and the March trilogy.
"You are never to young to help." @repjohnlewis @andrewaydin sharing some advice and the story behind #MarchBook3
The Summer 2020 Reading Opportunities & Resources page is the go-to spot for all things summer reading related: updates, recommendation lists, student-made resources, MS Summer Reading Log, and more. Find it here: catherinecookschool.org/acad…
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The next #KidLit4BlackLives event will be a special town hall hosted by @ILAToday. Continue to do the work and make strides for change, by joining in. @kwamealexander @tiffanymjewell @MisterMinor @pamallyn @Karyn_Parsons
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Please join us @kwamealexander and many more June 4 for a #KidlitCommunity Rally for Black Lives.
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The In Conversation EVERYONE needs to hear: @JasonReynolds83 and @KielyBrendan “Racism: All American Boys, Five Years Later.” ALL the authors’ proceeds go to the Black Visions Collective, Minnesota. Tomorrow, Sunday 5/31 8 PM (ET) crowdcast.io/e/5s5zhkoa Register today.
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I'm thrilled to share some of my favorite children's books and give kids an opportunity to practice their reading (while giving families a much-needed break!).
Join me, @PBSKIDS, and @penguinrandom for read-alongs on Mondays at 12pm ET on @PBSKIDS Facebook and YouTube!
Join us for “Mondays with @MichelleObama!” In this weekly read-along series, she’ll read 4 of her favorite children’s books (one book every Monday). It begins Mon. @ 12pm ET with “The Gruffalo” on @PBSKIDS & @PenguinRandomHouse Facebook pages! #ReadTogetherBeTogether #pbskidsread
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What is coronavirus? How do you catch it? What happens if you do?
We've put together a free information book explaining coronavirus to children, illustrated by Axel Scheffler, and with expert input from @GrahamMedley.
You can read the free book here: bit.ly/2xSCLT8
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THIS FRIDAY, APRIL 4th, it begins right here on @twitter
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The word is out!
EXCLUSIVELY ON @CBSThisMorning: @librarycongress announces @JasonReynolds83 as its newest National Ambassador for Young People's Literature. cbsn.ws/2FNgmHH
Hi @OliverJeffers - our 4th Graders wanted to share what they wondered about #TheFateofFausto:
- Why was Fausto so arrogant and think that he owned everything?
- Is it possible that Fausto survived?
- How did you paint the waves?
Hi @OliverJeffers - our 4th Graders wanted to share what they loved about #TheFateofFausto:
- The colors in the pictures helped to represent emotions.
- Only the most important things were on the page.
- Some pages had no illustrations!
- The sea stood up to Fausto.
Hi @akulukjuk - our 3rd Graders wanted to share what they wondered about #PutuguqandKubluandtheQalupalik:
- Was there really a qalupalik?
- Why did grandpa want to scare the kids?
- What will happen in the next book?
Hi @akulukjuk - our 3rd Graders wanted to share what they loved about #PutuguqandKubluandtheQalupalik:
- The cliffhanger ending!
- The story actually scared us.😮
- That grandpa and Lisa wanted to scare Putuguq and Kublu.
Hi @Inhabit_Media - our 2nd Graders wanted to share what they wondered about #PutuguqandKublu:
- How long did it take to make the book?
- What inspired Danny Christopher and Astrid Arijanto to make this book?
- Did Kublu ever get revenge for Putuguq’s final prank?
Hi @Inhabit_Media - our 2nd Graders wanted to share what they loved about #PutuguqandKublu:
- It was a funny comic!
- Putuguq never gave up, even after splitting his pants!
- Learning about inuksuit.
Hi @theytusbooks - our 1st Graders wanted to share what they wondered about #TheGirlandtheWolf:
- Did the girl's mother believe that she met a helpful wolf?
- Why did the wolf help the girl?
- How long did it take to write this book?

















