Words take wing at “West Seattle Reads” liftoff tonight

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Sanislo Elementary – tucked into a wooded corner along Myrtle a few blocks east of Delridge – bills itself as “the small school with big ideas.” Tonight was the night their librarian Maryann Horsley‘s big idea for “West Seattle Reads” (previous coverage here) took flight as kids picked up free books – with a kite theme – and watched a kite expert show them some fun creations:

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The goal is to get as many West Seattle kids as possible reading these two books (“The Emperor and the Kite” by Jane Yolen and Ed Young for younger kids, “The Kite Fighters” by Linda Sue Park and Eung Won Park for older kids) and then joining in two discussions at local libraries in a few weeks:

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The discussions are April 14 at Delridge Library and April 15 at Southwest Library. Then “West Seattle Reads” wraps up with a kite celebration at Sanislo on April 27. And if you couldn’t go last night – you can still get the free books and join in “West Seattle Reads” — e-mail Maryann Horsley (click here).

1 Reply to "Words take wing at "West Seattle Reads" liftoff tonight"

  • Maryann Horsley March 20, 2008 (9:01 pm)

    Thank you so much for covering this program on your blog. Anybody that wants a book and/or to sign-up for the Kite Making Event on April 27th at either 1:30 or 3:00, please e-mail me. I hope to see you at the book discussions and the Kite Making Event!! :0)

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