Kids Read, Too!
2014 - 2015
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Book of the Year
Our School Connections Committee selected junior companion books for families to read together. The hope is that everyone would participate in discussions of the important themes in The Art of Hearing Heartbeats by
​Jan-Philipp Sendker
​Featured Junior Companion ​Books
The Black Book of Colours 
​by Menena Cottin and Rosana Faria 
Junior Companion Book Activities
Discussion questions, family activities, and community connections for our featured books
Junior Companion Book List 
Additional reading choices
Miss Spitfire: Reaching Helen Keller
​by Sarah Miller
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Guessing what's in the “touch bags” without peeking!
Kids Read, Too! Featured Event - Everyone Can!
Families experienced our world using several senses.  Activity centers included: Braille writing, adaptive games, music videos by “Flame”, service dogs, the “touch bags” and a sensory art project. Thank you to the gracious presenters who joined us on such a beautiful day! Patricia Carley explained how she facilitates an art class for those who are differently abled. Fritz Smith and Lauren Bachner brought a service and a therapy dog and demonstrated the differences in how they help people.  
​Event Poster: Everyone Can! Kids Event 2015
To learn more about our presenters, please visit patriciacarley.com and empireservicedogs.org.
Literary Trivia Walk
It was a beautiful day, filled with family fun. 
​Enjoy the photos!
2014 Literary Trivia Walk Photos
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​Linda Conklin and Maryann Campe welcoming families