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Shiocton Public Library's Summer Library Program

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Shiocton Public Library's Summer Library Program

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Join the Shiocton Public Library for their Summer Library Program. Storytime on Tuesdays at 10:30am will feature guest readers!

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Shiocton Public Library – There’s truly something for everyone at the Shiocton Public Library

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The creators of DON'T TRUST FISH, Neil Sharpson and Dan Santat, are here with a message to all the kids reading at their libraries this summer. Find out more about DON'T TRUST FISH at https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/715509/dont-trust-fish-by-neil-sharpson-illustrated-by-dan-santat/

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Earn rewards while sharing your favorite books! Booklovers of all ages are welcome to participate!

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Explore the outdoors and enjoy a book using one of the free StoryWalks in the area.

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The StoryWalk begins on the south side of the Scheig Center at 1313 Witzke Blvd. inside Appleton Memorial Park. For best access, park in the Scheig Center parking lot and head towards the building. When approaching the building head to the left between the gardens and the building and continue to the beginning of the grassy trail.

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" Books change the world. And so can you."
-Katherine Applegate, Collaborative Summer Library Program 2025 Summer Reading Champion

Katherine Applegate,Newbery Medalist and #1 New York Times-bestselling author, is the Collaborative Summer Library Program 2025 Summer Reading Champion!

This Summer, parents and guardians of budding storytellers ages 8-12 are invited to enter the Katherine Applegate Color Our World Writing Contest. Entries are open from June 1 - July 31, 2025.

WRITING PROMPT
Your writing can change and color our world! Write a short story between 1,000 - 1,500 words about a character that takes an action that changes someone else's day for the better. The action can be as small or grand as you'd like - even small acts can make a big difference!

Your story must have a catchy title, a protagonist that takes an action to make a change, and a beginning, middle, and end.

The contest will be judged by the Collaborative Summer Library Program, Macmillan Children's Publishing Group, and Katherine Applegate. We're on the lookout for a story that

The grand prize winner will receive a virtual writing workshop with Katherine Applegate, signed copies of Willodeen, Crenshaw, Odder, and wishtree, and will receive a $500 of books for readers ages 8-12 from Macmillan Children's Publishing Group.

Three runner-ups will receive a signed copies of Willodeen, Crenshaw, Odder, and wishtree.

ABBREVIATED RULES
No purchase necessary. Open only to legal residents of the 50 United States and D.C. who are age 18 or older and of the legal age of majority. Entry period begins at 9:00 AM (ET) on 6/1/2025 and ends at 11:59 PM ET on 7/31/2025. Void where prohibited. For full Official Rules, visit the following link. Sponsored by Macmillan Children's Publishing Group, 120 Broadway, New York, NY 10271.
Entries will open June 1st at 12:00am ET.
DISCUSSION GUIDE

Explore themes of community, empathy, resilience, and the environment through books by Katherine Applegate. Download a free discussion guide here!

CHANGE THE WORLD AND UNLEASH YOUR IMAGINATION WITH BOOKS BY KATHERINE APPLEGATE

by Katherine Applegate
Ages 8-12
On Sale Now in Paperback!

An oak tree and a crow help their neighbors embrace their differences in this beautiful, nuanced, New York Times-bestselling middle-grade novel from Newbery Medalist author Katherine Applegate.

Trees can't tell jokes, but they can certainly tell stories. . . .
Red is an oak tree who is many rings old. Red is the neighborhood "wishtree"-people write their wishes on pieces of cloth and tie them to Red's branches. Along with a crow named Bongo and other animals who seek refuge in Red's hollows, this wishtree watches over the neighborhood.
by Katherine Applegate
Ages 8-12
On sale now in paperback!

From #1 New York Times bestselling author of Odder and The One and Only Ivan, Katherine Applegate, a heartfelt story about a girl who risks everything to help a handmade creature who comes to life.

The earth is old and we are not, and that is all you must remember . . .
You might say Red has seen it all.
Nobody has her moves.
She doesn't just swim to the bottom,
she dive-bombs.
She doesn't just somersault,
she triple-doughnuts.
She doesn't just ride the waves,
she makes them.
Until a new family moves in. Not everyone is welcoming, and Red's experience as a wishtree is more important than ever.

Funny, deep, warm, and nuanced, this is Katherine Applegate at her very best-writing from the heart, and from a completely unexpected point of view.

Eleven-year-old Willodeen adores creatures of all kinds, but her favorites are the most unlovable beasts in the land: strange beasts known as "screechers." The villagers of Perchance call them pests, even monsters, but Willodeen believes the animals serve a vital role in the complicated web of nature.

Lately, though, nature has seemed angry indeed. Perchance has been cursed with fires and mudslides, droughts and fevers, and even the annual migration of hummingbears, a source of local pride and income, has dwindled. For as long as anyone can remember, the tiny animals have overwintered in shimmering bubble nests perched atop blue willow trees, drawing tourists from far and wide. This year, however, not a single hummingbear has returned to Perchance, and no one knows why.

When a handmade birthday gift brings unexpected magic to Willodeen and her new friend, Connor, she's determined to speak up for the animals she loves, and perhaps even uncover the answer to the mystery of the missing hummingbears.

A timely and timeless tale about our fragile earth, and one girl's fierce determination to make a difference.

by Katherine Applegate
Ages 8-12
Discover the picture book adaptation: , coming April 29th!

From #1 New York Times bestselling author of Wishtree and The One and Only Ivan, Katherine Applegate, a touching and lyrical tale about a remarkable sea otter, also an instant #1 bestseller!

Meet Odder, the Queen of Play:

Odder spends her days off the coast of central California, practicing her underwater acrobatics and spinning the quirky stories for which she's known. She's a fearless daredevil, curious to a fault. But when Odder comes face-to-face with a hungry great white shark, her life takes a dramatic turn, one that will challenge everything she believes about herself-and about the humans who hope to save her.

Inspired by the true story of a Monterey Bay Aquarium program that pairs orphaned otter pups with surrogate mothers, this poignant and humorous tale told in free verse examines bravery and healing through the eyes of one of nature's most beloved and charming animals.

by Katherine Applegate
Ages 8-12
On sale now in paperback!

In her first novel since The One and Only Ivan, winner of the Newbery Medal, Katherine Applegate delivers an unforgettable and magical story about family, friendship, and resilience.

Jackson and his family have fallen on hard times. There's no more money for rent. And not much for food, either. His parents, his little sister, and their dog may have to live in their minivan. Again.

Crenshaw is a cat. He's large, he's outspoken, and he's imaginary. He has come back into Jackson's life to help him. But is an imaginary friend enough to save this family from losing everything?

Beloved author Katherine Applegate proves in unexpected ways that friends matter, whether real or imaginary. This title has Common Core connections.

MORE BOOKS BY KATHERINE APPLEGATE

Katherine Applegate is the #1 New York Times-bestselling author of beloved and award-winning books for young readers, including Odder, Home of the Brave, Crenshaw, Wishtree, Willodeen, and The One and Only Ivan, for which she won the Newbery Medal. She is also the co-author of Dogtown and Mouse & His Dog together with Gennifer Choldenko, author of the Animorphs series, and a beginning reader series, Doggo and Pupper, illustrated by Charlie Alder.

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Kids 8-12: Enter the Katherine Applegate Color Our World Writing Contest!

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" Books change the world. And so can you." -Katherine Applegate, Collaborative Summer Library Program 2025 Summer Reading Champion Katherine Applegate,Newbery Medalist and #1 New York Times-bestselling author, is the Collaborative Summer Library Program 2025 Summer Reading Champion ! This Summer, parents and guardians of budding storytellers ages 8-12 are invited to enter the Katherine Applegate Color Our World Writing Contest.

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Summer reading lists for birth through 8th grade.

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The 2025 Summer Reading Lists feature book titles and digital media options to keep children engaged in reading and exploring throughout the summer. Four lists are available for birth-preschool and grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8. The lists are free to download and share!

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Book list for summer reading curated by WeAreKidLit and School Libary Journal.

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If you're not sure what to read next, try this resource that is free to all Wisconsin residents through BadgerLink. This is a fiction recommendation resource with read-alikes, discussion guides, reading lists, and more.

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NoveList K-8 is a young readers' fiction recommendation resource with read-alikes, discussion guides, reading lists, and book reviews from trusted sources such as Publishers Weekly and Library Journal. Browse titles by genre, appeal, themes, and award winners. Search titles by keyword, reading level (Lexile), and terms of appeal like style and mood.

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Top ten and other book lists for teens.

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This FREE, annual summer reading program empowers families with fun, ready-to-use book lists and related activities to help their children be inspired to read by making reading a part of everyday summer fun.

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RIF Summer Reading Camp | Summer Reading Program 2025 | RIF.org

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The summer months are a critical time for families to support their children’s reading engagement and ensure they don’t experience the unfortunate ‘summer slide’ where students lose months of learning when out of school. Keep your children reading and active all summer long with Reading Is Fundamental’s (RIF) Summer Reading Camp. This FREE, annual summer reading program empowers families with fun, ready-to-use book lists and related activities to help their children be inspired to read by making reading a part of everyday summer fun.

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Encourage your child to expand their learning horizons this season with Scholastic’s fun reading challenges for kids. Adventure is just a page away!

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Students in Grades 1-6 can earn a free book!

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The Week Junior Summer Reading BINGO & Challenges

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The Week Junior Summer Reading BINGO & Challenges

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Pizza Hut's reading program