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CCAF 2021 Community Anthology
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Children’s SRP 2021 Roll a Story Submissions
Lions and mermaids and fairies, oh my! Take a look at these twelve awesome stories written by kids who participated in our Roll a Story take-home program. Armed with a six-sided di and a story prompt sheet, participants rolled the dice to determine what animal/creature, setting, emotion, prop(s), and general plot to incorporate into their stories. Then they let their creativity shine!
Thank you to all of the young authors who submitted their tales of adventure, mayhem, and dessert for everyone to enjoy!
2nd-5th Grade Animal Tails Storytime: The Lion’s Share
Watch Zoo Atlanta’s Animal Tails storybook reading of The Lion’s Share and explore the animal world through connections to literature, then make your own collage as you follow the activity guide below!
Preschool-2nd Grade Animal Tails Storytime: Beckett and the Panda-Monium
Watch Zoo Atlanta’s Animal Tails storybook reading of Beckett and the Panda-Monium and explore the feeding structures of pandas with your child, then complete four panda-themed activities together!
Panda Cam Bingo Sheet and Zoo Atlanta’s Panda Cam to use with the bingo sheet
Between the Pages: Part Five
Children’s author Alane Adams’ Between the Pages educational video series teaches children how to write great stories using fun videos and activity guides for all ages.
“Part Five: Completing the Puzzle”: In this final segment, all the pieces of a book are brought together as children learn why most stories have happy endings, delving into the bond that forms between the reader and the character as the author invites the reader into the character’s point of view. The segment finishes with a wrap-up of why authors write stories and pulls together all the pieces discussed in each episode.
Linked below are the activities that accompany the episode. The links are ordered from lowest to highest difficulty.
Further Resources
Interested in receiving constructive criticism to improve your writing? Try Cotsen Children’s Library’s free resources for aspiring young writers (recommended age range: 9-17). Their First Draft program allows children and teens to receive feedback on their writing via email, and the One to One program facilitates Zoom chats between young writers and their assigned editors/writing mentors.
Children’s SRP Programs: Week of 6/28
Here’s a look at what’s happening at the Children’s Library both in person and virtually this week as part of our Summer Reading Program!
In-Person
Stuffed Animal Sleepover (Monday, 6/28): Drop off your stuffed animal for a fun-filled sleepover in the Children’s Library! Your plush pal will spend the night reading stories, playing games, and staying up late with their new friends. We will provide an identification tag for your stuffed animal to make pick up quick and easy. Don’t forget to check the PCL’s Instagram and Facebook for photos from the slumber party! Choose to receive emailed or printed pictures from the slumber party, and don’t forget to check out the PCL’s Instagram and Facebook pages for more highlights from the event! Please drop off your stuffed animal at the Children’s Desk on Monday, 6/28 and pick it up by Friday, 7/2.
Elephant Bookmark Craft: Visit the Children’s Library this week to pick up an Elephant Bookmark Craft Kit with all the supplies and instructions needed to decorate your own elephant bookmark!
Virtual
Between the Pages (Tuesday, 6/29): Children’s author Alane Adams’ Between the Pages educational video series teaches children how to write great stories using fun videos and activity guides for all ages. This week’s episode (the final one) will be posted on the PCL WordPress and Facebook pages and remain available on demand afterward.
Episode Description: In “Part Five: Completing the Puzzle,” all the pieces of a book are brought together as children learn why most stories have happy endings, delving into the bond that forms between the reader and the character as the author invites the reader into the character’s point of view. The segment finishes with a wrap-up of why authors write stories and pulls together all the pieces discussed in each episode.
Animal Tails Storytime for PreK-2nd grade (Wednesday, 6/30): Watch Zoo Atlanta’s Animal Tails storybook reading of Beckett and the Panda-Monium and explore the feeding structures of pandas with your child, then complete four panda-themed activities together! The video and activities will be posted on the PCL WordPress and Facebook pages.
Animal Tails Storytime for 2nd-5th grade (Thursday, 7/1): Watch Zoo Atlanta’s Animal Tails storybook reading of The Lion’s Share and explore the animal world through connections to literature, then make your own collage as you follow the accompanying activity guide! The video and guide will be posted on the PCL WordPress and Facebook pages.
LEGO Challenge: Complete this week’s LEGO challenge and share a picture of your creation for inclusion in our online gallery! This week’s theme is Favorite Animals: Use whatever LEGOs you have available to create a model of your favorite animal! All picture submissions are due by Monday, July 5th.
Email photos of your LEGO creations to shannonchaney@pclibrary.org if you would like them included in an album on the PCL Facebook page.
Ongoing
Norbert’s Reading Rangers Badge Pick-up (6/28-7/10): If you earned your Norbert’s Reading Rangers badge, pick it up at the Children’s Library over the next two weeks. Need to catch up? Use the links to access all the activities. Link to Norbert’s Reading Rangers Week 4 Link to Norbert’s Reading Rangers Week 3 Link to Norbert’s Reading Rangers Week 2 Link to Norbert’s Reading Rangers Week 1
Earth-Friendly Bingo: Complete your Earth-Friendly Bingo sheet (which you received if you signed up for Summer Reading in person) to receive a small prize. If you didn’t get a bingo sheet, you may request one at the Children’s Library.
“Backyard Bingo” Scavenger Hunt: Complete your Scavenger Hunt Bingo sheet (which you received if you signed up for Summer Reading in person) to receive a small prize. If you didn’t get a bingo sheet, you may request one at the Children’s Library.
3rd-4th Grade Animal Tails Storytime: Ivan, The Remarkable True Story of the Shopping Mall Gorilla
Watch Zoo Atlanta’s Animal Tails storybook reading of Ivan: The Remarkable True Story of the Shopping Mall Gorilla, and then use the links below to access an activity guide and a printable you can use to make an origami gorilla face!Â
Origami Gorilla Printable Sheet
2nd-5th Grade Animal Tails Storytime: Bitika the Mouse Lemur
Watch Zoo Atlanta’s Animal Tails storybook reading of Bitika the Mouse Lemur, and follow the activity guide below for hands-on fun and learning!Â
Between the Pages: Part Four
Children’s author Alane Adams’ Between the Pages educational video series teaches children how to write great stories using fun videos and activity guides for all ages.
“Part Four: The Super-Secret Ingredient” demonstrates the importance of conflict in storytelling. Children are left with a deeper understanding of why a character must have a problem to resolve for a story to be interesting. Alane also challenges students to piece together why most stories have happy endings.
Linked below are the activities that accompany the episode. The links are ordered from lowest to highest difficulty.
Children’s SRP Programs: Week of 6/21
Here’s a look at what’s happening at the Children’s Library both in person and virtually this week as part of our Summer Reading Program!
In-Person
Bob Tarter’s Live Outdoor Animal Show (Friday, 6/25 @ 11:00 a.m. in Dogwood Park): Join us at the Pavilion for a free live animal show featuring mammals, reptiles, and birds! Tasty snacks and cold waters will be provided, but you may want to bring a chair or blanket to get close to the action.
Zebra and Unicorn Tails Craft: Visit the Children’s Library to pick up a craft kit featuring the supplies and instructions needed to braid a beautiful animal tail out of yarn! Choose either a zebra tail kit or a unicorn tail kit per child.
Sea Turtle Snack Kit: Visit the Children’s Library to pick up a snack kit containing the ingredients and instructions required to make cute and tasty sea turtles (pictured below)! Gluten-free options are available. Ingredients include green apples, green grapes, chocolate chips, white frosting, and Goldfish crackers (not included in the gluten-free bags).
Virtual
Escape Rooms (Monday, 6/21): Enjoy a Harry Potter Escape Room for older children and a Norbert the Bearded Dragon escape room for younger children! The links will be posted on WordPress and Facebook.
Animal Yoga with Sprouting Yogis (Monday, 6/21): Enjoy the 3rd and final fun-filled yoga video session with yoga instructor Laura Burgin of Sprouting Yogis! Practice animal-themed poses as you move your body and calm your mind. This video will be available on the PCL YouTube page. Link to Facebook Event
Between the Pages (Tuesday, 6/22): Children’s author Alane Adams’ Between the Pages educational video series teaches children how to write great stories using fun videos and activity guides for all ages. This week’s episode will be posted on the PCL WordPress and Facebook pages and remain available on demand afterward.
Episode Description: “Part Four: The Super-Secret Ingredient” demonstrates the importance of conflict in storytelling. Children are left with a deeper understanding of why a character must have a problem to resolve for a story to be interesting. Alane also challenges students to piece together why most stories have happy endings.
Animal Tails Storytime for 2nd-5th grade (Wednesday, 6/23): Watch Zoo Atlanta’s Animal Tails storybook reading of Bitika the Mouse Lemur, and follow the accompanying activity guide for hands-on fun and learning! The video and guide will be posted on the PCL WordPress and Facebook pages.
Animal Tails Storytime for 3rd-4th grade (Thursday, 6/24): Watch Zoo Atlanta’s Animal Tails storybook reading of Ivan: The Remarkable True Story of the Shopping Mall Gorilla, and then try the accompanying activity guide and origami printable! The video and other resources will be posted on the PCL WordPress and Facebook pages.
LEGO Challenge: Complete this week’s LEGO challenge and share a picture of your creation for inclusion in our online gallery! This week’s theme is Endangered Species: Use whatever LEGOs you have available to create a model of any endangered animal! All picture submissions are due by Monday, June 28th.
Email photos of your LEGO creations to shannonchaney@pclibrary.org if you would like them included in an album on the PCL Facebook page.
Ongoing
Norbert’s Reading Rangers (Week 4): Become a Norbert’s Reading Ranger by completing virtual and at-home activities, then visit the Children’s Library starting next week to receive your badge. Choose 3 activities from a list of 10 to complete each week (from the week of 5/31 through the week of 6/21). Then pick up your badge at the Children’s Desk 6/28-7/10. Link to Norbert’s Reading Rangers Week 4 Link to Norbert’s Reading Rangers Week 3 Link to Norbert’s Reading Rangers Week 2 Link to Norbert’s Reading Rangers Week 1
Earth-Friendly Bingo: Complete your Earth-Friendly Bingo sheet (which you received if you signed up for Summer Reading in person) to receive a small prize. If you didn’t get a bingo sheet, you may request one at the Children’s Library.
“Backyard Bingo” Scavenger Hunt: Complete your Scavenger Hunt Bingo sheet (which you received if you signed up for Summer Reading in person) to receive a small prize. If you didn’t get a bingo sheet, you may request one at the Children’s Library.
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