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Big Read Lakeshore 2024

Free Books, Printable Activities and Family Fun!

Big Read Lakeshore 2024 Free Books, Printable Activities and Family Fun!

MEET THE LITTLE READ AUTHOR AT HACKLEY LIBRARY & THE MUSKEGON MUSEUM OF ART!

Event Information

BOOK GIVE AWAY & BOOK SIGNING

Free books from the Great Start of Muskegon and author book signing before her presentation at the Muskegon Museum of Art.

When?

Tuesday, Nov 12, 2024, 04:00 PM

Where?

Hackley Public Library, West Webster Avenue, Muskegon, MI, USA

Event Information

YUYI MORALES AUTHOR TALK

Registration Required! https://madl.librarycalendar.com/event/author-talk-yuyi-morales-2272

Co-hosted by Hackley Public Library, Muskegon Area District Library, and Latinos Working for the Future.

5:30 PM Food, drinks, and social hour before the presentation!

When?

Thursday, Nov 14, 2024, 05:30 PM

Where?

Muskegon Museum of Art, West Webster Avenue, Muskegon, MI, USA

Join the fun! A book for every age group! Read the books with thousands of others across the lakeshore. Enjoy fun activities at home or join some of the many FREE events hosted by community organizations across the County this Fall!


Read on for details or call/ text 231-299-0182, to learn more about how the Muskegon Great Start Collaborative is teaming up with the Muskegon Area District Library to connect families with young children to The Big Read Lakeshore.

cover of book Dreamer by Yuyi Morales

LITTLE READ 2024

Hear Dreamers by Yuyi Morales read aloud at bit.ly/Dreamersstory.

MINI READ 2024

Hear Love/ El Amor by Katie Wilson read aloud! bit.ly/LOVEELAMOR.

https://lplp.bibliocommons.com/v2/search?query=mexikid&searchType=smart

MIDDLE READ 2024

Mexi Kid, by Pedro Martin. A Graphic Novel for ages 7-13.

MIDDLE READ 2024

American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang. For ages 12-18.

BIG READ 2024

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald for High School and older.

FIND THE BOOKS AT YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY

https://lplp.bibliocommons.com/dashboard

LITTLE & MINI READ ACTIVITIES TO ENJOY AT HOME!

clickable link to printable calendar of events

Dreamer Activities Guide

Print and share or visit the event calendar to find where you can get a complete Take Home Activity Kit.

Scholastic News

Meet the Author & More

Enjoy a Scholastic News issue all about Yuyi Morales and find worksheets, video lessons and more!

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Love Activities Guide

Print and share or visit the event calendar to find where you can get a complete Take-Home Activity Kit.

Fuel Your Dreams and Let Them Take Flight; Snack & Craft Instructions

Print and Share

Twinkle Twinkle, I Love You

Help your child dream and grow with a craft and video that features an I LOVE YOU RITUAL from Conscious Discipline.

Dreamers and Love Activity Pages

Print and Share

Let's Talk about Family Talking Tips

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More Tips for Family Fun!

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Let's Talk about Love Talking Tips

Print and Share

FIND LOCAL EVENTS FEATURING THESE BOOKS

Family Literacy & Early Childhood Community Events

FREE FAMILY EVENTS

Find almost 50 local events that are tied to the Little Read and Mini Read books beginning in September and running through November 2024!

Talk, Read adn Walk With the Library. Find a Story Trail Near You! Bethlehm Park 421 W. Summit Avenue. Smith-Ryerson Park, 650 Wood Street, White Laek Pathway, 3900 White Lake Drive. Logos for collaborative partners and QR code to https://www.muskegonisd.org/earlychildhood/rero/calender-events/

Talk, Read & Walk Story Trails

Read Dreamers while you walk at Bethlehem Park, Smith Ryerson Park and the White Lake Pathway!

NEA BIG READ LAKESHORE LOGO

MORE COMMUNITY EVENTS!

Visit The Muskegon Area District Library Big Read Web page for more family events tied to these books.

PLAY, LEARN & GROW @WIC!

Tuesday, October 8, 10 am-Noon

1903 Marquette Ave. Door 29, Muskegon, 49442


Story Time & Crafts

Free Books & Literacy Kits

Snacks & More!

CELEBRATE THE LITTLE READ AT GOODWILL STORES

September 20, 11 AM - Noon at 1934 E. Sherman Blvd, Muskegon

September 20, 4:30-5:30 PM at 3353 Underwood Dr., Whitehall

September 30, 11 AM-Noon, 950 W. Norton Ave., Roosevelt Park


Free Book Give-Away

Family Fun and Talking is Teaching Scavenger Hunts

Fun Kid Crafts

Story Time & More

STORY TRAIL & BLOCK PARTY

Thursday, September 26 4-6 pm

Bethlehem Park

421 W. Summit Street, Muskegon Heights



Scavenger Hunt, Explore the NEW Story Trail book, Dreamers, by Yuyi Morales, Crafts and Activities, Drum Circle, Free Food, Free Books, and other swag and giveaways.

https://heyzine.com/flip-book/a9d47bc10d.html

Find more events scheduled at Libraries, Museums, Schools, Parks, Churches, and in everyday places like Goodwill Stores and Laundromats. There are craft and art events, storytimes, book discussions, writing workshops, play and learn groups, dance performances, an Aquastar Great Gatsby Cruise, and a Murder Mystery Party on the schedule. Learn more at madl.org/br!

Learn More About Early Literacy Opportunities and Early Childhood Opportunities in Muskegon County!

Visit www.muskegonisd.org/earlychildhood/resources/, and Readearly.org or contact us directiy! Call/ Text 231-299-0182, call 231-767-7285 or email akeessen@muskegonisd.org.
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