[MDPOBC] It's Not Over Until... Week #3 Best Picks

[LASHAWN MYLES -MSL-]

*It's Not Over Until You...  READ!  *

*"Read for a Better World" Winter Reading Challenge Week #3 Best Picks *
The "Read for a Better World" Winter Reading Challenge started on
January 1st.  It is not too late to join.  This challenge encourages
readers of all ages to explore diversity, empathy, and action through
literature. Our community has unlimited access to Lerner’s “Read for
a Better World” themed books for the month of January through the challenge
activities!  Visit and register at our Beanstack site
*https://marylandlbph.beanstack.org
<https://marylandlbph.beanstack.org/>*

*PreK (Ages 0-**5)*
Rissy No Kissies
* Can be read through Beanstack (not accessible with screen readers)
Book Description
A lovebird who doesn't like kisses?!  Rissy's friends and family wonder if
she's sick, confused, or rude. But kisses make Rissy uncomfortable. Can one
little lovebird show everyone that there's no one right way to show you
care? Rissy No Kissies carries the message that "your body and your heart
are yours, and you choose how to share." A note at the end provides further
information for kids, parents, and educators about body autonomy, consent,
and different ways to show affection. "This is an artistic gem for consent
discussions, sensory-processing contexts, and anyone who champions
children's agency and bodily autonomy. Radiant."—starred, Kirkus Reviews

*K-5 (Ages 6-10)*
The Floating Field: How a Group of Thai Boys Built Their Own Soccer Field
DB 104294
Book Description
On the island of Koh Panyee, in a village built on stilts, there is no open
space. How will a group of Thai boys play soccer?  After watching the World
Cup on television, a group of Thai boys is inspired to form their own team.
But on the island of Koh Panyee, in a village built on stilts, there is no
open space. The boys can play only twice a month on a sandbar when the tide
is low enough. Everything changes when the teens join together to build
their very own floating soccer field.

*6-12 (Ages 11-17)*
Votes of Confidence, 2nd Edition: A Young Person's Guide to American
Elections
DB 84827
Book Description
Every two years, media coverage of American elections turns into a
horse-race story about who's leading the polls and who said what when. Give
young adult readers clear explanations about how our election process
actually works, why it matters, and how they can become involved. Using
real-world examples and anecdotes, this book provides readers with
thorough, nonpartisan explanations about primaries, the electoral college,
checks and balances, polls, fundraising, and more. Updated with statistics
and details from the 2018 elections, the revised second edition will
prepare the next generation of voters for what is sure to be a fascinating
2020 election cycle.

*Adults (Ages 18+)*
Walden, and On the Duty of Civil Disobedience
DB 50835
Book Description
In these two American literary classics, Henry David Thoreau offers readers
his experiences and thoughts on how to live a more fulfilling life and
stand up for what is right. Having spent two years living in solitude at
Walden Pond, he stresses the importance of a quiet, reflective life and the
rewards of a non-materialistic existence in Walden. His essay "On the Duty
of Civil Disobedience" discusses his belief in nonviolent protests against
an unjust government—in particular, he attacks the US government's approval
of slavery and support for the Mexican-American War. These unabridged
versions were first published in 1854 and 1849, respectively, but their
ideas are timeless.


*Youth Event Reminder: **Plugin and Have Fun!  *
*Audiojack Teen Event *(Youth ages 13-17)
January 27th at 6:00 p.m
Engage with others as you let your imagination do the work!  Come and learn
about Audiojack <https://www.audiojack.com/>.  Participants will be exposed
to this app and get a chance to unlock all its content for free!  Register
using the following link:  https://bit.ly/3zWYy8k  After registering, you
will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the
event.

Happy Reading,
LaShawn

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LaShawn Myles

Youth Services Librarian

Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled

Maryland State Library

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Baltimore, Maryland 21201-3603

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