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Listen as Dr. Freeman reads from The Epic Tale of Arturo Zamora!

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Read about the Books that Our Live Authors Are Reading Today!!

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Read about the Books that Our Live Authors Are Reading Today!!

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Thank you to my friend & fellow librarian, Sarah Dolan-Adamec, for sharing this awesome resource!

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Nora couldn't pick just one 2021 Nutmeg Nominee, so she highlighted ALL of them!

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LIVE at 9:30am: Sarah Darer Littman reading from her novel Deepfake!!

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LIVE at 9:30am: Sarah Darer Littman reading from her novel Deepfake!!

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LIVE at 10:00am: Jeanne Zulick Ferruolo reading from her book Galaxy of Sea Stars!!!

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LIVE at 10:00am: Jeanne Zulick Ferruolo reading from her book Galaxy of Sea Stars!!!

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Ethan Parker                      Check out Ethan's  Book Review Website!!  

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Ethan Parker                      Check out Ethan's  Book Review Website!!  

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Made in Ms. Burch's tech-ed class

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LIVE at 10:30am: Leslie Connor reading an excerpt from her book-in-progress!!!

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LIVE at 10:30am: Leslie Connor reading an excerpt from her book-in-progress!!!

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LIVE at 11:00: Chris Baron reading from his novel The Magical Imperfect!!!

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LIVE at 11:00: Chris Baron reading from his novel The Magical Imperfect!!!

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LIVE at 12:20: Rajani LaRocca reading from her novel Red, White, and Whole

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LIVE at 12:20: Rajani LaRocca reading from her novel Red, White, and Whole

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LIVE at 1:05: Debbi Michiko Florence reading her book Keep it Together, Keiko Carter

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LIVE at 1:05: Debbi Michiko Florence reading her book Keep it Together, Keiko Carter

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Read to a younger sibling or send a recording of yourself reading a children's book or a short story. What a wonderful gift!

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The Stars Beneath Our Feet by David Barclay Moore

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The Stars Beneath Our Feet by David Barclay Moore

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Hear professional performer Nile Bullock reading the first chapter of this heart-wrenching, powerful 2021 Nutmeg Nominee.

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The Stars Beneath Our Feet by David Barclay Moore, read by Nile Bullock by PRH Audio

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A boy tries to steer a safe path through the projects in Harlem in the wake of his brother’s death in this outstanding debut novel that’s been described as a “fast and furious read in which we meet some amazing people, people that stay with us” by Newbery Honor and National Book Award–winning author Jacqueline Woodson.

It’s Christmas Eve in Harlem, but twelve-year-old Lolly Rachpaul and his mom aren’t celebrating. They’re still reeling from his older brother’s death in a gang-related shooting just a few months earlier. Then Lolly’s mother’s girlfriend brings him a gift that will change everything: two enormous bags filled with Legos. Lolly’s always loved Legos, and he prides himself on following the kit instructions exactly. Now, faced with a pile of building blocks and no instructions, Lolly must find his own way forward.

His path isn’t clear—and the pressure to join a “crew,” as his brother did, is always there. When Lolly and his friend are beaten up and robbed, joining a crew almost seems like the safe choice. But building a fantastical Lego city at the community center provides Lolly with an escape—and an unexpected bridge back to the world.

David Barclay Moore paints a powerful portrait of a boy teetering on the edge—of adolescence, of grief, of violence—and shows how Lolly’s inventive spirit helps him build a life with firm foundations and open doors.

Advance praise:
“The Stars Beneath Our Feet is the book I’ve been waiting for. Rarely do you see this side of New York rendered so authentically and generously. So much heart here. And so much talent.” —Matt de la Peña, Newbery Award–winning author of Last Stop on Market Street

“The Stars Beneath Our Feet is a fast and furious read in which we meet some amazing people, people that stay with us. David Barclay Moore is an exciting new voice. We definitely haven’t heard the last of his brilliance.” —Jacqueline Woodson, Newbery Honor and National Book Award–winning of Brown Girl Dreaming

“The Stars Beneath Our Feet is about the weight of the world on the back of a child, and the creative tools necessary to alleviate that pressure. I found myself rooting for Lolly, and you will too.” —Jason Reynolds, Coretta Scott King Honor Winner for As Brave As You

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Listen to professional actors performing this read aloud!

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EP1: Chris Hemsworth, Liam Hemsworth & Nick Kroll join Taika Waititi to read James & the Giant Peach

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Watch and listen as this author reads this beautiful children's book.

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Jason Reynolds Reading an Excerpt from Ghost

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Jason Reynolds Reading an Excerpt from Ghost

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The 2019 Nutmeg Book Award Winner

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The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle by Leslie Connor

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The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle by Leslie Connor

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Listen to Madison author Leslie Connor read from her wonderful 2021 Nutmeg Nominated book.

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Leslie Connor, YPL Finalist, reads from The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle

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Listen to last year's AMS guest author read ThankU, an anthology of poetry.

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Listen to last year's AMS guest author read from her novel The Bridge Home, the 2019 Global Read Aloud Book!

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Listen as one our favorite authors, Jason Reynolds, reads from Long Way Down.

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Listen to author K.A. Holt read from House Arrest.

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KA Holt reads an excerpt from her middle grade verse novel HOUSE ARREST

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Listen as Anderson reads a poem, #MeToo, from her powerful book, Shout.

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Listen to the author read from her novel, Reckless.

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Choose from many authors reading from their work.

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Share your videos with friends, family, and the world

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Hear part of the dystopian novel The Selection read aloud.

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Read Aloud Book Tour: The Selection (Dystopian)

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I love a good CONFLICT.  Think of a problem.  Who is facing this problem?  That's your PROTAGONIST.  What is your character like?  Imagine their physical characteristics and personality. Imagine what they would do in different situations. Come up with a SETTING and a PLOT. What will be the THEME of your story? Have fun!

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Reading Amos & Boris by William Steig

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Here are some ideas:
* A time you learned an important lesson
* A time you were scared
* A time you discovered something new about yourself or about the world
*  A time you were incredibly happy
*  A time you were incredibly excited
*  A scar story: Tell the story of a scar that you have
*  A time a friend was there when you needed them
* Come up with your own idea!

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Beginning: Once upon a time, ...

Middle: Then...
And...
But...
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So...
After that...
Because of that...

End: Finally...

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Find a picture (from a magazine, a photo album, or the internet) that inspires you.  Create the story around that picture.

You could even collect a few photos and find a way to weave them all into a story.

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Robertson's Rockin' Readers: It's NOT TOO LATE!  Sign up today!

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Robertson's Rockin' Readers: It's NOT TOO LATE!  Sign up today!

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Join me as I challenge myself to read 15 books in 15 weeks.  We can do it!  Beginning February 1st, we'll try to read a book a week for 15 weeks (ending on May 17th).  Books over 350 pages count as two books!  Reading a book for class?  That counts!  You can also read up to three graphic novels and one children's book.  It's sounding manageable, isn't it?  Students who complete this rockin' challenge will be celebrated in June.  Let's do this!  Join the Robertson's Rockin' Readers Google Classroom with code j23pgpy.  Keep track on the Google Sheet provided in classwork.

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Listen as Mrs. Robertson reads the first chapter of Nyxia, the action-packed 2021 Nutmeg Nominee, by Scott Reintgen.

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Hear our literacy coach, Mrs. Bathrick, read the first chapter of the 2021 Nutmeg Nominee Ivy Aberdeen's Letter to the World by Ashley Herring Blake.  Kirkus Reviews says, "Ivy’s story is no mere niche-filler in LGBTQ middle-grade realism—it’s a standard-setter."

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Sara Martone, the Guilford Free Library YA Librarian

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Sara Martone, the Guilford Free Library YA Librarian

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Listen as Sara reads from one of our favorite Neal Shusterman novels, Scythe.

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Listen as Amanda Gorman delivers a poem at Joe Biden's inauguration.

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Inaugural poet Amanda Gorman delivers a poem at Joe Biden's inauguration

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VideoLink lets you share videos on YouTube easily, without distracting third-party content or advertisements.

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I Have a Dream

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Martin Luther King - I Have A Dream Speech - August 28, 1963

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Inaugural Address

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Watch and Share Youtube Videos Safely - For Teachers and Family

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Gettysburg Address

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And Still I Rise

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Human Rights Speech

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The Danger of a Single Story

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Our lives, our cultures, are composed of many overlapping stories. Novelist Chimamanda Adichie tells the story of how she found her authentic cultural voice -- and warns that if we hear only a single story about another person or country, we risk a critical misunderstanding.

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Inaugural Address (Ask not what your country can do for you...)

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Scarlet Earle                      Check out Scarlet's Website, Sky Books   

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(Made in Ms. Burch's class)

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Annie Walk                              Not sure what to read?  Check out Annie's Website!

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Annie Walk                              Not sure what to read?  Check out Annie's Website!

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Mr. Day & Maiza: Something for you to enjoy with younger siblings!  (But for you too!)

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Mr. Day & Maiza: Something for you to enjoy with younger siblings!  (But for you too!)

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Ms. Smith reading from The Hunger Games!

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Ms. Smith reading from The Hunger Games!

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Chapter One

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Listen and watch as Senora Barron reads Buenas Noches Luna.

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Hugh Evans: What does it mean to be a citizen of the world?

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Hugh Evans started a movement that mobilizes "global citizens," people who self-identify first and foremost not as members of a state, nation or tribe but as members of the human race. In this uplifting and personal talk, learn more about how this new understanding of our place in the world is galvanizing people to take action in the fights against extreme poverty, climate change, gender inequality and more.

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The Three Questions by Leo Tolstoy

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Performs But Not the Hippopotamus!

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Reads from Shel Silverstein's book, Where the Sidewalk Ends

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Join Ms. Duggan for a read-aloud field trip.  Really!  A field trip!

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Kids can make a difference!

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WATCH: Greta Thunberg's full speech to world leaders at UN Climate Action Summit

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Nobel Peace Prize Acceptance

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Watch Malala Yousafzai's Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech

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Speaking to the United Nations

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A 13-year-old water advocate

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Autumn Peltier, 13-year-old water advocate, addresses UN

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Read Pragati's review of
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A musical rendition of
Good Night, Gorilla

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A musical rendition of Opposites by Sandra Boynton

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Check out Eliza's Padlet for some of her favorite reads and recommendations!

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A musical rendition of Opposites by Sandra Boynton

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A musical rendition of
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A musical rendition of Opposites by Sandra Boynton

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7 Famous Authors Read from Their Books!!

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7 Famous Authors Read from Their Books!!

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With public libraries closed in many cities, and schools out across the country, getting physical books in hand is a tricky endeavor, shy of ordering them online. Having a book read aloud online is a nice substitute. Having a book read aloud by the actual author who penned the story is a rare treat.

There are many readings available on YouTube and others sites, some that are being recorded just now as COVID-19 has made staying at home more necessary. The lists are growing, adding to the other resources children can find online from science projects, to games to coding challenges.

Here are nine authors reading their stories out loud, from picture books to those written for older readers, along with a couple of extras including 15 lessons from illustrator Mo Willems on how to doodle and Kate DiCamillo who is currently giving short writing lessons, for free, online.

The read aloud may be more from 2012, but hearing Eric Carle read from the classic of all class children's books is a rare treat. The book is open, you can even hear that sound a printed page makes as it's turned, and the entire read-aloud is over in just two minutes.

Matt de la Peña reads "Love"

Author Matt de la Peña reads from his picture book, "Love." The Newbery Medal winner for his children's book, "Last Stop on Market Street," has also penned a number of young adult novels.

Kate DiCamillo gives you writing tips

Author Kate DiCamillo isn't reading any of her resplendent books, nor the two Newbery Medal award titles, "The Tale of Despereaux" and "Flora & Ulysses." Instead, she's offering writing classes, for free, through Candlewick Books YouTube page. To date she has four videos posted, and they're short, tops two minutes. And she even gives you assignments to do weekly.

Neil Gaiman reads "The Graveyard Book" and "Coraline"
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Author Neil Gaiman reads from his books on his web site, Mouse Circus. The readings for "The Graveyard Book" include all eight chapters, and you can watch Gaiman as well on video through the readings.

For "Coraline," Gaiman shares readings with some rather famous pals. While he takes the first and final chapters, the remaining 11 are read aloud by some well-known names including R.L. Stine, Lemony Snicket, Lauren Oliver and Neal Shusterman.

Melissa Iwai reads "Soup Day"

Illustrator and author Melissa Iwai reads from her picture book, "Soup Day." At the end, she even gives a little cooking recipe for a vegetable soup you can make on your own.

Kate Messner reads "Over and Under the Rainforest"

Author Kate Messner reads aloud her upcoming picture book "Over and Under the Rainforest," which isn't even released until August 2020.

Messner, a passionate advocate for librarians, teachers and other writers also maintains an online resource guide, including links to sites that may help educators and parents talk about COVID-19 with children. She has also curated links out to other read-alouds, writing and drawing lessons and more.

Jason Reynolds reads "Ghost"

Author Jason Reynolds, read a chapter from his middle grade book, " Ghost," in a five-minute video posted on YouTube. The book, published in 2016, was a National Book Award Finalist for Young People's Literature, and Reynolds was recently named the National Ambassador for Young People's Literature, an honor given by the Library of Congress.

Colson Whitehead reads "The Underground Railroad"

In a 2017 interview from Berlin, Pulitzer Prize winning author Colson Whitehead reads an excerpt from his book, "The Underground Railroad." The reading starts about 22 minutes into the video, which is on YouTube, and includes an early section of his book.

Mo Willems teaches you how to doodle

Illustrator and author Mo Willems isn't reading either, but he is doodling - or was. As the Kennedy Center Education Artist-in-Residence at Home, Willems created 15 episodes of doodling tips. You can watch him doodle too, and there's even an activity book and a diploma (yes, of course, doodled by Willems himself) that you can download when you're done watching.

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Eric Carle reads "The Very Hungry Caterpillar"

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The read aloud may be more from 2012, but hearing Eric Carle read from the classic of all class children's books is a rare treat. The book is open, you can even hear that sound a printed page makes as it's turned, and the entire read-aloud is over in just two minutes.