Februrary
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Black Magic on Screen and in Books
MAIN FEATURED BOOK
About:
The story is about twin brothers named Josh and Jordan Bell who are awesome at basketball. Josh has long dreadlocks and is known as "Filthy McNasty" on the court, and their dad used to be a famous basketball player. But things start to change when Jordan gets a girlfriend, and the brothers start growing apart. At the same time, their dad starts getting really sick with heart problems. In the end, Josh has to figure out how to handle the changes in his family and cope with a huge loss while still loving the game of basketball.
Review
"This book is fast-moving and engaging. Not just
about basketball, but intricate relationships between family members. In
the beginning, Josh Bell (the narrator) is focused on his basketball game.
His family (mother, father, and twin brother) seems to be perfect.
Slowly, as Josh and his brother grow up and hit adolescence, things at
home begin to change. Priorities are switching from the game to girls,
and the brothers are growing apart. It becomes apparent that Josh’s
father is having to watch what he eats and is suffering from high cholesterol.
These relationships are affecting Josh’s game, and he begins to have
inner conflict. Josh is such a real character and easily identifiable.
As I was reading, I could see my two sons who are close in age having
similar conflicts. The story was real and raw." (Jessica, 2014)
BOOK DISPLAY
Motown & Soul Grooves at the Carlsbad Stagecoach Park, a family event.
This is a massive high-energy musical event at the Stagecoach Park open-air stage to connect our screen-and-audio themes directly with the commun
We are thrilled to host Captain Morgan Lee and the Village of K.O.R.E. as our musical guests. Described as the "Vanguard of Soul," this incredible group performs high-energy rhythm and blues, funk, and classic covers by legends such as James Brown, Aretha Franklin, and Curtis Mayfield.
DEVELOPMENTAL VALUE: Enhances gross motor coordination and balance through dance, improves auditory processing, and builds social-emotional bonding as families participate in a shared, multi-generational community celebration
EDI/RESOURCES
Links physical biographies to digital library music streaming databases like Hoopla where families can access a custom library created free soul playlist after the show. EDI is supported by using a paved, completely flat park lawn that is fully wheelchair- and stroller-accessible, providing designated sensory-relief zones away from the speakers for neurodivergent children, and keeping the event 100% free to eliminate financial barriers.
STAFFING
3 Children's Employees (to manage the library pop-up tent) and 2 Library Volunteers (to hand out library cards and registration brochures).
Page-to-Screen Biographical Story Walk (Library Walking Path / Family)
DESCRIPTION
An interactive, self-guided outdoor reading experience set up along the Alga Norte Park. Dismantled, oversized pages of an acclaimed graphic novel are laminated and mounted on weather-proof lawn stakes. Families can walk the path together at their own pace, reading a story that celebrates a famous Black creator or protagonist whose journey transitioned beautifully from page to screen.
DEVELOPMENTAL VALUE
Promotes physical stamina, spatial awareness, and early literacy text-to-visual mapping as children navigate between numbered reading stations. Reading an adaptation inspires deep narrative comprehension and critical visual literacy skills.
Promotes physical stamina, spatial awareness, and early literacy text-to-visual mapping as children navigate between numbered reading stations. Reading an adaptation inspires deep narrative comprehension and critical visual literacy skills.
RESOURCES/ EDI
Wheelchair Accessible and seats along the way for those with physical disabilities or stamina issues. Teaches kids skills of inquisitiveness and observation. Uses discarded books that are still of good value.
Wheelchair Accessible and seats along the way for those with physical disabilities or stamina issues. Teaches kids skills of inquisitiveness and observation. Uses discarded books that are still of good value.
STAFFING
1 Children’s Assistant (to inspect panels daily and greet families at the start of the path).
WEEKLY PROGRAMS
Motion-Maker Storytime
1 Children’s Assistant (to inspect panels daily and greet families at the start of the path).
WEEKLY PROGRAMS
Motion-Maker Storytime
Media: 3-minute Hair Love animated special clip on YouTube or Hoopla
Audio/Song: "I Love My Hair" (Sesame Street movie/audio compilation via
Freegal/Hoopla)
Materials: Colorful movement ribbons, pre-cut character silhouettes, multi-color yarn strands, and washable glue sticks
Lego Animation Studio
Unique Theme Focus: Comic Book Cityscapes & Super-Hero Backdrops
Unique Materials: Bulk yellow/black Lego bricks and printed cardstock skyline backings for comic action
Script Writers Club
Unique Theme Focus: Writing powerful superhero monologues and catchphrases.
Unique Materials: Fine-liner black sketching pens and pre-bordered multi-panel comic strips
Let's Get Moving!
Book Selection: Dream Big by Deloris Jordan
Script Writers Club
Unique Theme Focus: Writing powerful superhero monologues and catchphrases.
Unique Materials: Fine-liner black sketching pens and pre-bordered multi-panel comic strips
Let's Get Moving!
Book Selection: Dream Big by Deloris Jordan
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Unique Activity: The Quick-Reflex Shadow Tag & Garden Agility Obstacle Course. Basketball shooting with a small hoop
Unique Materials: Outdoor traffic cones, foam jump rings, and high-visibility running vests
(There is an animated clip kids can watch on YouTube if they love the book.)
Paws & Playback: Read to Dogs
Book Selection: Saving the Day: Garrett Morgan's Life-Changing Invention of the Traffic Signal
Media Element: Saving the Day 8-minute clip
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Media Element: Saving the Day 8-minute clip
Unique Materials: Hypoallergenic dog treats and canine tracking stickers
Fact-Finder Film Scouts Scavenger
Hunt Focus: Black Pioneers in Animation, Comic Art, and Film History (Dewey shelves 741.5 & 791)
Unique Materials: Printed Black History Film Scout manuals and custom film-reel keychains
BOOKS THAT TAKE THE BIG SCREEN
BOOKS THAT TAKE THE BIG SCREEN
Book Selection: The Crossover by Kwame Alexander (Newbery Medal graphic novel/novel-in-verse)
Media Element: 5-minute comparison clip from The Crossover Disney+ television series
Unique Materials: Individual boxes of movie-theater style popcorn kernels
Cinematic Escape Room Puzzle
Vault Theme: Trapped in the Comic Book Ink Realm
Unique Materials: 3 combination padlocks, 1 locked puzzle box, blacklight comic clue cards, and secret ink decoder sheets
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