Kids Reading Across RI

Thank you to everyone who joined us for last week's discussion with Mae Respicio. A big thank you to all the KRARI readers across the state who submitted thoughtful questions for the author; we love your curiosity and hope you continue to enjoy How to Win a Slime War!

View the event's recording below or on the KRARI Online Guide at https://olis-ri.libguides.com/krari/2022.

The Manton Avenue Project's movie adaptation of Becoming Muhammad Ali premieres this Monday (5/9) at 6pm. Reserve tickets at https://tinyurl.com/y8jxcurd

About this event:

We are thrilled to present this world premiere film of a musical adaptation of the 2021 Kids Reading Across Rhode Island book, Becoming Muhammad Ali by James Patterson and Kwame Alexander. Our 5th grade playwrights worked with local songwriters to adapt the book into a musical, starring some beloved local actors, dancers, and performers. For this project we partnered with the Rhode Island Center for the Book, and were supported by Rhode Island Council on the Humanities.

Directed by Tara Moses, Music Direction by Matthew Requintina, Filmographers Corinne Wahlberg and Stuart Window.

Starring Tristan Miller as Cassius Clay.

Film will have Spanish subtitles.

Please share this event with students and families in your community!

May 18th, 6:00pm, Virtual Family Trivia Night
Hosted by Lisa Lesinski and the Barrington Public Library

Test your knowledge of the 2022 Kids Reading Across RI pick How to Win a Slime War! Prizes will be awarded to participants. All schools and libraries participating in this state-wide community read program are welcome to participate. Please register to receive the Zoom link. View event information and register on Barrington Public Library's website.

This is a quick writing exercise in descriptive writing. You’ll need the slime you just made, and some paper and a pencil to write with. Happy sliming and writing!

The 2022 KRARI Discussion Guide is here! Visit the KRARI LibGuide for curriculum connections, additional reading lists, web sites, and videos. The recording of the virtual author event will be added to the LibGuide following the live discussion - https://olis-ri.libguides.com/krari/2022.

The Kids Reading Across RI Committee is proud to announce that How to Win a Slime War by Mae Respicio is the 2022 selection!

From the publisher:

Alex Manalo and his dad have just moved back to Sacramento to help out with their extended family's struggling Filipino market. While Alex likes helping in the store, his true passion is making slime! He comes up with his own recipes and plays with ingredients, colors, and different bumpy or sparkly bits, which make his slime truly special. A new friend encourages Alex to sell his creations at school, which leads to a sell-off battle with a girl who previously had a slime-opoly. Winner gets bragging rights and the right to be the only slime game in town.

But Alex's dad thinks Alex should be focused more on "traditional" boy pastimes and less on slime. As the new soccer coach, Dad gets Alex to join the team. Even though he hates sports, Alex gives in.

Alex is battling on multiple fronts--with his new friends at school, and with his dad at home. It will be a sticky race to the finish to see who oozes out on top.

Reviews:

Kirkus

School Library Journal

Institute of Museum and Library Services

Office of Library & Information Services

Rhode Island Center for the Book

The Alletta Morris McBean Charitable Trust

American Association of University Women Newport/East Bay Branch

Frog & Toad

Ocean State Charities Trust

Rhode Island Library Association

Rhode Island PBS

School Librarians of Rhode Island

TD Charitable Foundation

Kids Reading Across Rhode Island, Rhode Island's One Book, One State community read program for kids, is kicking off its 13th year! This program, offered by the Rhode Island Office of Library and Information Services in partnership with the Rhode Island Center for the Book, encourages students across the state in grades 4 through 6 to read the same book, and engage in community discussions and programs.

Email: danielle.margarida@olis.ri.gov
Website: http://www.olis.ri.gov/youth/krari/index.php
Phone: 401-574-9309