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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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Fellow human readers, I must confess. It is me, your cat librarian, napping on my human’s 2022 summer reading t-shirt. She wore it honorably as she planned events and programs for diligent readers like you. It has become my favorite thing to nestle with inside my favorite spot – a used Amazon box. Don’t judge me! It is cozy and perfect for a hard-working cat with a great mind. You can take your fluffy cat beds. My box is how I like it.
That reminds me to ask this personal question. Have you signed up for this year’s summer reading challenge? Every child or teen who participates will earn the 2024 “Adventure Begins at Your Library” summer reading t-shirt. This year, the color is hunter green, which reminds me of evergreen trees, campsites, and outdoor adventures. It is not too late for you to join and earn your t-shirt. Sign up today and start your summer adventure! Visit our website to learn more at: https://msla.maryland.gov/Pages/LBPD-Summer-Reading-Challenge.aspx.
Your Cat Librarian
~ Consuela
Book Bundles Continue!
The Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled (MD LBPD) offers the ability to request a book bundle containing the audio and the print braille copy of a book within our collection. Here are the newest bundles.
Talking Book Topics for Teens
The Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library, part of the New York Public Library (NYPL), publishes a list of Young Adult audiobooks available by the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS). These selections are listed in Talking Book Topics but have been curated in an easy-to-find list for young adult readers. All the DB numbers (audiobooks) can be requested from your MD LBPD or accessed through BARD. To view the list, visit the NYPL website at: https://www.nypl.org/blog/2024/05/28/new-talking-books-teens-andrew-heiskell-library-may-june-2024.
Summer Visits at LBPD!
Attention, Maryland Teachers of the Visually Impaired (TVI):
From July through September, you are invited to come by and see the behind-the-scenes of MD LBPD. This is a great opportunity to chat with the youth librarian and LBPD staff about our services, programs, and best steps in assisting your students for the upcoming school year. After your tour, enjoy the day in Baltimore. We are minutes away from the Walters Art Museum, the ornate Peabody Library, the centuries-old Washington Monument in lush Mount Vernon Place, the historic Lexington Market, the Enoch Pratt Free Library, the Maryland State Library Resource Center, and many other fantastic local restaurants and attractions.
Set a date and visit us. If interested, please contact LaShawn Myles, Youth Librarian, at kidsdesk.lbpd@maryland.gov to learn more details and set up your tour. Tours must be arranged in advance. Can’t arrange a tour, no problem. You are welcome to stop in for a brief visit when the library is open to the general public, Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM. Until next school year, enjoy your summer!
Our Great Big Backyard
BR021094
DB102072
Grade Level: K-3
Book Summary:
When her parents announce an epic road trip for their family's summer vacation, Jane's previous plans of playing video games and watching movies with her friends vanish. Instead, Jane experiences the wonders of the national parks. Will it cause a change of heart about the outdoors? PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3.
Summer in the City
DB075155
Grade Level: 3-6
Book Summary:
Summer has started, but Charlie's parents haven't planned their usual crazy vacations. Instead, Charlie realizes that his stay-cation is just as adventurous: his backyard is filled with wild animals, he tries to make money finding lost pets, and he must survive the storm of the century!
Activity:
- Place a clothespin on a craft pom. Dip the pom in paint (brown or black), and make prints on the plate. Cover most of the paper plate with the prints!
- Create ears with construction paper by making semicircles! Use a larger, darker semicircle for the outer ear and a smaller, lighter semicircle for the inner ear. Glue the inner ear on top of the outer ear to make two-toned ears.
- Make a nose by tracing a bowl on the construction paper to create a circle. Cut out the circle, and then draw the nose and mouth on the circle, or use other household craft items to make the nose and mouth.
- Attach the nose to the bottom of the paper plate, and attach googly eyes towards the top of the plate. Make sure the paint is dry before you glue the nose and eyes to the plate!
- Glue the ears to the back of the plate above the eyes, with one ear on each side.
NLS Storytime and Music by Turtle Dance Music (K-3rd grade)
July 18, 4:00 PM (Virtual)
The Turtle Dance Music Man, Matt Mazur, is back! Matt will lead us in singing and dancing and will treat our young readers to a reading of Saturday (BR23018, DB98170) by Oge Mora. Sign up now: https://loc.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_GIVwYux3QnGjC3YVrC3mhg.
NLS Author Talk: Angeline Boulley with Andrea L. Rogers (YA and Adult)
July 25, 7:00 PM (Virtual)
New York Times bestselling author Angeline Boulley will discuss her books Firekeeper’s Daughter (BR24040, DB102762) and Warrior Girl Unearthed (DB114761) in conversation with the moderator, the award-winning author Andrea L. Rogers. The recording of this event will be available for two weeks following the talk. Sign up now:
https://loc.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_Tylh6sSXQQqT8PfR344FoQ.
Seedlings Book Angel and TVI Programs
Receive 5 free braille books for your child or student through the Seedlings Book Angel or Teachers of the Visually Impaired Programs! Each child age birth to 21 with visual loss in the US and Canada, as well as each TVI in the US, is eligible to receive 1 order of 5 free braille books per calendar year. Learn more and order your free books through the Seedlings website. Orders will be filled as time and materials allow and will be sent Free Matter for the Blind via the United States Postal Service.
ELEV8 Presents SUMMER READS @ MSB
Family Education Experience
A message from our Maryland Partner, the Maryland School for the Blind
This summer, MSB Outreach is pleased to offer a unique literacy FAMILY EDUCATION partnership with Elev8 (https://www.elev8baltimore.org/) and the Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled (https://msla.maryland.gov/Pages/LBPD.aspx)!
You are cordially invited to come to the Maryland School for the Blind on Thursday evenings to create the "Story of Us," a collaborative, community event for our students, both on campus and off, and their families.
Every student/family participating in at least one session this summer will receive a professionally bound copy of the book once completed.
Dates: July 18, July 25, August 1, & August 8
5:30—7:30 PM
Russo/Blanton Student Center @ MSB
3501 Taylor Ave
Baltimore MD 21234
SCHEDULE:
Dinner Served: 5:30—6 PM
Activities/Creation of the Story: 6—7:20 PM
Clean Up: 7:20 PM
Door Prize Drawing: 7:30 PM
DOOR PRIZES include: TVs, Fire Tablets, and much more!
Attend one, or attend them all!!!
Registration Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe7HnFpf55oGUqUmOoaOzb6gqbFRttYf75QwF3m6z6nkbIcZg/viewform.
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