Whittier Family Book Club
October is the month for celebrating the achievements of people with disabilities in the workplace. At Whittier, we'd like to celebrate ABILITY AWARENESS through reading Hummingbird by Natalie Lloyd. This book is intended for students in grades 3-6. To learn more about Whittier Family Book Club, please view this video.
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Important Dates
Week of October 24th: Get a copy of Hummingbird for your family!
Week of October 31st: Start reading! Have your child stop in the Library for a bookmark!
Tuesday, November 15th 3:00-4:00 in the Library: In-Person Family Book Club Meeting
Monday, November 28th: In-Person Family Book Club meting in the Library from 3:00-4:30, including a virtual visit with author Natalie Lloyd
Monday, November 28th: 3:00-7:00 Anderson's Book Fair in the Gym
Week of October 31st: Start reading! Have your child stop in the Library for a bookmark!
Tuesday, November 15th 3:00-4:00 in the Library: In-Person Family Book Club Meeting
Monday, November 28th: In-Person Family Book Club meting in the Library from 3:00-4:30, including a virtual visit with author Natalie Lloyd
Monday, November 28th: 3:00-7:00 Anderson's Book Fair in the Gym
SUGGESTED READING SCHEDULE:
Week of October 31st: Chapters 1-9
Week of November 7th: Chapters 10-17
Week of November 14th: Chapters 18-24
Week of November 25th: Chapters 25-34
Week of October 31st: Chapters 1-9
Week of November 7th: Chapters 10-17
Week of November 14th: Chapters 18-24
Week of November 25th: Chapters 25-34
TRIVIA
Check back every week for new trivia questions! Winners and Prizes will be announced on Mondays!!!! |
EXTRA FAMILY RESOURCES
See below for videos and websites connected to the story! |
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Hear Olive's "favorite person she never met," Dolly Parton, sing Jolene, the song Olive was belting out in Chapter 1.
Want to learn more about Dolly Parton?
Learn more about Osteogenesis imperfecta, or brittle bone syndrome. Read patient stories at this site as well! https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/pediatric-care/osteogenesis-imperfecta
INTRODUCTION TO BANJO
Recommended Reading on Ability Awareness |