Fantastic Fashion Nonfiction This Fall!
September is Fall Hat Month. But I noticed that we have a lot of new nonfiction books about a wide range of fashion topics. So I've assembled the list here for you fashion-forward readers!
Animals to the Extreme!
We're launching a series of programs just for 3rd graders! The first one, Animals to the Extreme!, is coming up on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at 4 p.m. Test your animal knowledge while learning about some of the fastest, largest, deadliest, and grossest members of the animal kingdom. Then use your knowledge to design your own extreme animal. If you're big-time into animals or trivia, you won't want to miss this! Miss Traci needs to know how many are coming, so sign up today! You can register online or by phone (205-444-7830).
National Dumpling Day
Today is National Dumpling Day! Celebrate with the dumpling of your choice -- there are so many options! -- and these books.
Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao by Kat Zhang (2019)
Dumpling Day by Meera Sriram (2021)
Dumplings for Lili by Melissa Iwai (2021)
Our World of Dumplings by Francie Dekker (2022)
The Ugly Dumpling by Stephanie Campisi (2016)
Draw the Story with Mr Justin
It's almost time for another storytime special! Draw the Story with Mr Justin on Friday, September 30, 2022 at 4 p.m. He'll share three stories (a mix of read-aloud and telling), and you'll draw along with each one. One story will focus on drawing a main character. Another will hone in on one part of a story. And the last will unleash your artistic imagination. This storytime is designed for kids ages 4-8. Registration is required. You can sign up online or by phone (205-444-7830) today!
Another Amira & Hamza
The first book, Amira & Hamza: The War to Save the Worlds, wove together ancient Islamic stories, modern day U.S. pop culture, sibling squabbles and death-defying feats. What magical adventure will the siblings face in the epic sequel?
Amira & Hamza: The Quest for the Ring of Power by Samira Ahmed (09/20/22)
Amira and Hamza have returned from Qaf, the magical Jinn world, as triumphant heroes—and life has been pleasantly quiet. Too quiet. Hamza is determined to have one last monumental, epic adventure before summer ends. But when sneaking off to explore an old, abandoned castle goes from life-changing adventure to potentially deadly, Amira and Hamza find themselves in the middle of another dangerous quest to save the worlds. One they didn’t bargain for.
Talk (and Read) Like a Pirate Day
Aarrgghh, mateys! It be Talk Like a Pirate Day! Practice your yo-ho-hos and scurvy knaves. And pick up one of these new pirate tales for inspiration. If ye don't, ye'll walk the plank.
Captain Cat and the Pirate Lunch by Emma J. Virján
Pirate Queens: Dauntless Women Who Dared to Rule the High Seas by Leigh Lewis
Pirates: True Stories of Seafaring Rogues by Anne Rooney
The Second One to Sail the Globe: Sir Francis Drake by Farren Phillips
Banned Books Week 2022
Banned Books Week is September 18-24, 2022! This year's theme is Books Unite Us, Censorship Divides Us.
This annual event, which celebrates the freedom to read and highlights the value of open access of information, was launched in 1982 in response to a sudden surge in the number of challenges to books in schools, bookstores, and libraries. Sound familiar? That's why it's still going strong! It brings together the entire book community in shared support of the freedom to seek and to express ideas, even those some consider unorthodox or unpopular.
One way to participate in Banned Books Week is to read a challenged book. Click here to access a list of frequently challenged children's books. Click here to access the top 10 most challenged books for each year.
Hispanic Heritage Month Reads
Hispanic Heritage Month begins today, but we've already been featuring amazing Latinx titles in our September book display. Take a look to find these new books and more! You can also check out our HPL Kids Facebook page.
Chill with Books (and Miss Katie Jane)
It's back . . . with a slightly new name! Katie Jane (that's me!) is hosting a Chill with Books at Hoover Public Library on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at 4 p.m. This is a super-chill chance for adults who love kid lit to learn about the coolest new books while they eat a chilly treat from La Sabrosita. Everyone will get a book list of the featured titles, and all of the books will be available for check out afterwards. I need to know how many popsicles to get, so please register online or by phone (205-444-7830).
Blowin' Off STEAM
Life can be stressful, even if you're in 4th, 5th, or 6th grade! That's why we're focusing on mindfulness and positivity at Blowin' Off STEAM on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at 4 p.m. Miss Anna Beth will start with a little yoga warmup then lead a series of STEAM stations:
Create a breathing buddy.
Engage in smell therapy.
Promote patience, balance, and teamwork with rock stacking.
Turn inward with self portrait art therapy.
Eat a mindful SNACK (Stop, Notice, Accept, Curious, Kindness).
Registration is required, so sign up online or by phone (205-444-7830) beginning 09/13.