Join the #808Reads virtual summer reading program to read, learn, & play all summer long!
The virtual program will include a reading challenge, access to the Sora shared eBook collection, live virtual author visits, online book discussions, and other engaging and fun summer activities selected especially for elementary, middle, and high school students by a team of certified school librarians.
The objectives of the program are to:
provide enrichment and acceleration opportunities;
reduce learning loss over the summer;
increase family engagement in developing literacy; and
acquaint students and families with library services.
Parents and students may sign up to participate in the Summer Reading Challenge! Registered participants will receive customized reminders and be eligible for rewards and recognition.
June 16-22
Aloha
Tuesday at 8:30 a.m.
Note: this week we meet at an earlier time
Meet Maddie Frost
At a young age Maddie drew funny characters from her favorite TV shows. She imagined her own characters and began drawing them and telling their stories. When she grew up, she realized she could "release the inner wonder of wackiness" and tell stories as a job! Learn more about Maddie on her website & be sure to join us Tuesday at 10:00 for stories, drawings & giggles!
This Google Meet link will be live Tuesday at 8:30 a.m.: https://meet.google.com/uqi-tkpz-yqt
Books of the Week
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June 9-15
Tuesday at 10:00 a.m.
Meet Caren Loebel-Fried
Inspired by conservation and the natural world, Caren Loebel-Fried's books introduce us to Hawaii's native species in their habitats. She learned the ancient art of block printing from her mother and captures Hawaii's beauty in her illustrations. Discover her intricate artwork and learn more about her award winning books on her website.
Books of the Week
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Hawaiian Word of the Week - manu
June 2-8
Belonging: Stories of Family & Place
Didn't receive the link to the Google Meet?
Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge & you'll receive a weekly newsletter describing upcoming events.
This Google Meet Link will be live Tuesday at 10:00 a.m.: https://meet.google.com/owu-igha-qgo
Books of the Week
Join this family as they share their Hawaiian celebrations and traditions. What connections do you see between their family's celebrations and your's?
Recommended for Pre-K & up
Meet a courageous, young girl in this magical story. You will encounter adventures, mysterious creatures and more!
Recommended for grades 3-5
Hawaii's Story
Meet Queen Liliuokalani, Hawaii's last monarch. Find out why many people in the Hawaiian Sovereignty movement see this as a key document regarding the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom.
Recommended for grades 6-8
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SRC Flyer
Schools interested in requesting printed copies of the program flyer to send home with students or post around school can email 808libraries@k12.hi.us.
