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The Teens, Tweens, & Kids Digest (TTK Digest) is designed especially for students and their parents. Focusing on teens, tweens, and younger audiences, here is the latest information from your library.
A Message from Your Cat Librarian
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I have been away from you far too long. My human has been so busy. She even forgot to refill my treat bowl several times this very week! I do my best work when my tummy is filled with the most appealing snacks … but, I digress. Despite this, I am diligently preparing for our 2024 Summer Reading Challenge. Our theme this year is “Adventure Begins at Your Library!” Oh, what fun we'll have with this theme. Outdoor fun, reading challenges, and plenty of imagination come to mind. Summer can't come soon enough! Read on to hear more. By the way, I am still reading your book recommendations. For this month, I have included two good ones from readers like you. Please continue to post more great reads here: https://forms.gle/r6HMhECaCtucDF2H8.
Your Cat Librarian
~ Consuela
Adventure Begins at Your Library!
Start your summer adventure with the 2024 "Adventure Begins at Your Library" Summer Reading Challenge at the Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled. Join us for fun, excitement, adventure, and learning. Youth and Adult programs are offered. Visit our website to learn more at: https://msla.maryland.gov/Pages/LBPD-Summer-Reading-Challenge.aspx.
Summer Reading Registration begins: May 25th
Get Adventurous and ATTEND our Summer Reading Kickoff!
June 1, 10 AM–2 PM
Join us at the Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled for the Summer Reading Kickoff on June 1st starting at 10 AM. Begin by making a tactile treasure map with the Tactile Art Club. Next, come by the summer reading registration table as you enjoy an afternoon snack. At noon, join instructors from Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) as we learn how to camp under the stars in the Beginner's Camping Workshop. The description of the program is below.
Beginner's Camping Workshop
It's always the season for campfires, s'mores, and spending time in nature. Join REI facilitators for this hands-on introduction to tent camping. Sleeping under the stars has never been easier. In this workshop, you'll practice setting up tents, get help selecting the best sleeping bag for you, and get practical experience to help you camp for the first (or second, or fifteenth) time. No experience is necessary. All gear will be provided. Registration for this event is required. Registration closes on May 15th.
Beginner's Camping Workshop Registration: https://forms.gle/aXthGJJRvUAMp2NaA.
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Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer by John Grisham (Book 1)
BR019083
DB071512
Grade Level: 5-8
Amazon’s Book Summary:
A perfect murder.
A faceless witness.
A lone courtroom champion knows the whole truth ... and he’s only thirteen years old.
Meet Theodore Boone.
Sharon says, “I actually read it with a youngster!”
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Uprooted by Naomi Novik
BR021282
DB081693
Stars Given: 4 out of 5, Good
Grade Level: High School Level
Amazon’s Book Summary:
Agnieszka loves her valley home, her quiet village, the forests, and the bright shining river. But the corrupted Wood stands on the border, full of malevolent power, and its shadow lies over her life.
Rondez says, “It is an exciting zero-to-hero story with a female lead. Fantastical elements are based on Polish folklore.”
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We have Book Bundles!!
Have you ever wanted to have both the audio and print-braille book at the same time? Now you can! LBPD offers the ability to request a book bundle containing the audio and the print braille copy of a book within our collection. New book bundles will be posted each month.
Book Bundle Request Form: https://forms.gle/5gj6wEwF99zkcjs47.
Check Out the Book Bundles for May- June
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Dragon was Terrible
When a kingdom is tormented by the antics of a mischievous dragon, the king offers a special reward to any brave knight who can tame it. For grades K-3.
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Fly, Girl, Fly!: Shaesta Waiz Soars Around the World
This is an account of how Shaesta Waiz became the youngest woman in history, and the first woman from Afghanistan, to fly around the world in a single-engine aircraft. For grades K-3.
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Harlem Grown: How One Big Idea Transformed a Neighborhood
An empty plot of land, called the haunted garden by the local school, transforms into a lush green urban farm with the help of the entire community. For grades K-3.
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La Guardiana de la Libreta: Una Historia de Bondad desde la Frontera
In this moving and stunningly illustrated picture book, Noemi and Mama flee their home in Mexico and head for the US border. There, they look for The Notebook Keeper – the person in charge of a ledger for those waiting to cross. For Preschool-grade 2. Spanish language.
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Listen: How Evelyn Glennie, a Deaf Girl, Changed Percussion
A nonfiction picture book biography celebrating Evelyn Glennie, a deaf woman, who became the first full-time solo percussionist in the world. Schneider Family Book Award. For grades K-3.
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Sally Ann Thunder Ann Whirlwind Crockett
Mike Fink, the meanest man on the Mississippi, can beat any man in a fight except Davy Crockett. When those two fight, it always ends in a draw. But when Mike Fink tries to scare Davy's wife, Sally Ann, he finds that he has finally met his match. For preschool-grade 2.
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The Very Impatient Caterpillar
A very eager caterpillar learns to be patient while undergoing metamorphosis. For preschool-grade 2.
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Thunder Boy Jr.
Thunder Boy Jr. wants a normal name or one that's special and all his own. Dad is known as Big Thunder, but Little Thunder doesn't want to share a name. For grades K-3.
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Trombone Shorty
Autobiography of music prodigy Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews, who was leading his own band by age six. Today, this Grammy-nominated artist headlines the legendary New Orleans Jazz Fest. Coretta Scott King Award. For grades K-3 and older readers.
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We Don't Eat Our Classmates!
When the class pet bites the finger of Penelope, a Tyrannosaurus rex, she finally understands why she should not eat her classmates, no matter how tasty they are. For grades K-3.
American Red Cross Babysitter’s Course
Through support from the Friends of LBPD, the Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled acquired the American Red Cross Babysitter’s Course in Braille and eBraille formats. These accessible resources will be offered free to patrons who wish to take the course. Discussions are taking place to offer the program later in the year. A description of the training is below:
Babysitter's Training:
- Designed for young people to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and responsibly give care to infants and children in a residential setting.
- Learn about basic child care and basic first aid.
- Participants receive a certificate of completion.
- Target audience is youth who are 11-15 years old.
- An adult must be present the entire length of the training.
If you are interested in taking this course, please complete this form: https://forms.gle/JAcYmyuaxuG7xU5g8. Based on the interest level, a future program date will be set and announced. The course requires at least 8 participants for the course to be scheduled.
America’s Field Trip: Engaging School Communities Around the Nation's Semiquincentennial
The National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled and the Library of Congress are excited to be participating in America’s Field Trip, part of the official celebration of the nation’s semiquincentennial – the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.
America’s Field Trip is a nationwide contest inviting students in grades 3 through 12 to submit artwork, videos, or essays responding to the question, “What does America mean to you?” First-place winners will have the opportunity to participate in special tours at historical, educational, and cultural sites across the country such as Yellowstone National Park, the Statue of Liberty, and the Library of Congress.
The deadline to enter is May 17, 2024. Find more information and submission guidelines at america250.org/FieldTrip.
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