A Youthful Frame of Mind
News from the Rod Library Youth Collection
May 2013
- Displays . . . Thoreau, Grief, Zombies, and more!
- Genre Labels
- Shared Reading
- E-Resource
Henry David Thoreau
Henry David Thoreau is best known for his essay entitled "Civil Disobedience" and his second book, "Walden, or Life in the Woods". He was an author, philosopher, naturalist, Transcendentalist, abolitionist, and teacher. His life and works have been and continue to be inspiration for people all over the world. Don't miss the chance to see some of the great books we have on Thoreau on display in the blue boxes in the Youth Collection!
Grief
Grief is a universal human experience that affects people in multifaceted ways and is often a difficult subject to broach, especially with children. Visit the blue boxes in the Youth Collection to explore the creative, thoughtful ways that authors and illustrators have used their art and craft to discuss grief, coping, and the many ways that people experience complex emotions tied to loss.
Zombies!
You could celebrate May by spending time outdoors and gardening, OR you could celebrate with zombies. Yes, zombies! When it gets down to it, is there really a difference between tulips bursting up in your garden and zombies bursting up in your garden? We don't think so, so come check out some of our awesome zombie books on display in the blue boxes in the Youth Collection!
Gardens
Our gardens display will stay up through May. Drop by the Youth Collection to explore some of our great books on gardening and the many wonderful ways gardens help us!
Coming Soon to the Youth Collection: Genre Labels!
Remember: You'll still have to use the catalog and preview the books when you are looking for specific topics, concepts, themes, etc. But, the genre labels should at least get you started.
The labeling project is currently in its beginning stages and will continue through the summer!
Shared Reading
Here, in the Youth Collection, we have tons of great books that are perfect for shared reading. Check out this short list of some of those titles below, and don't forget to drop by the Youth Collection and explore numerous others!
Creepy Carrots! by Aaron Reynolds
And Then It's Spring by Julie Fogliano
Beach Feet by Kiyomi Konagaya
Boot and Shoe by Marla Frazee
Happy Like Soccer by Maribeth Boelts
Blackout by John Rocco
The Astonishing Secret of Awesome Man by Michael Chabon
Cat Tale by Michael Hall
Goldilocks and Just One Bear by Leigh Hodgkinson