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Family Read

We are thrilled to announce Little Monarchs by Jonathan Case as this year’s Family Read. Little Monarchs is an outdoor adventure graphic novel that introduces readers to nature, nature journaling and drawing, navigation, and survival skills. The range of STEM topics explored in the book make it a perfect fit for this year’s Project STEM@YDL hands-on programming.

Each Family Read includes events that help readers dive into the book’s themes and bring the book to life.  You’ll have the opportunity to learn from local artists, naturalists, and climate action advocates. Make water filters, mini blackberry pies, and bottles of sun sickness serum from recycled materials. Learn to tie knots, use the night sky and compasses to navigate, and identify natural objects. Take a mindful hike with the Washtenaw County Parks to tune into nature, plays games with the Southeast Michigan Stewardship Coalition to learn about greenhouse gases, and take home a pollinator-friendly native plant from Washtenaw County Conservation District.

Visit our Little Monarchs webpage to find discussion prompts and fun activities you can do at home or in a classroom. Teachers can contact jodi@ypsilibrary.org to request copies of the book.

Book Lists

The main book for the Ypsi Family Read is designed to appeal to upper elementary and middle school students. We also select a list of picture books related to the theme so younger kids can join in the fun! 

American as Paneer Pie Readalikes for Younger Readers

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Ghost Read-Alikes for Younger Readers

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The Fall 2018 Family Read Ghost by Jason Reynolds is recommended for students in grades 3-8. We want everyone to participate at the October 13 Field Day, so here’s a short list of suggested books for younger readers. Is the one you want checked out? Le …

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Look Both Ways Read Alikes for Younger Readers

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Find some books for younger readers to participate in the Family Read!

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Lucky Broken Girl Read-Alikes for Younger Readers

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Find some books for younger readers to participate in the 2019 Winter Ypsi Family Read!

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Maizy Chen’s Last Chance Read Alikes for Younger Readers

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Find some books for younger readers to participate in the 2023 Family Read, Maizy Chen’s Last Chance by Lisa Yee.

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The First Rule of Punk Read Alikes for Younger Readers

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Our Spring 2020 Family Read is The First Rule of Punk by Celiz C. Perez. It is perfect for grades 3-8. We want everyone to be part of the conversation. Checkout these related books to share with younger readers! A is for Activist Nagara, Innosanto Find …

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Nothing but Trouble: The Story of Althea Gibson, by Sue Stauffacher
The Parker Inheritance Read-Alikes for Younger Readers

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Our Fall 2019 Family Read selection is full of mysteries and local history. Younger readers can join the conversation with these picture books that touch on the same themes.

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