By April Mittelstaedt
Posted Tuesday, February 23, 2021

Winter Zoom Storytimes for Kids at Walkertown Branch Library

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Enjoy Zoom Storytime at home with a nice cup of cocoa!

Prepare to get cozy at home this winter with our free virtual storytimes. Grab whatever you need to get cozy and join Miss April Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.

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This Month

Tuesdays on Zoom at 10:30 a.m.

Happy Holidays: Lunar New Year! (February 2)

The Nian Monster by Andrea Wang

The legendary Nian monster has returned at Chinese New Year. Nian is intent on devouring Shanghai, starting with young Xingling! But Xingling is clever and thinks quickly to outwit him with Chinese New Year traditions.

Dragon Dancing by Carole Lexa Schaefer

After learning about dragons at school and making their own out of colored paper and feathers, the classmates are suddenly whisked away to a magical world where they collectively become a dragon, flying over snowcapped mountains and swooping through vast meadows.

Bringing in the New Year by Grace Lin

With the Lunar New Year approaching, a Chinese American family comes together to prepare for the traditional celebration by making dumplings, hanging decorations, putting on their costumes and joining in the parade where fireworks, lion dancers and a long dragon will bring the city street to life.

I Have a Dream (February 9)

Martin's Big Words by Doreen Rappaport

A picture-book biography brings to life the message of a gifted and influential speaker by using some of his own words to tell the story. By the creators of Freedom River. A Caldecott Honor Book.

My Name Is Not Isabella by Jennifer Fosberry

Isabella imagines she is a variety of prominent women throughout history, including Sally Ride, Annie Oakley, Rosa Parks, and Marie Curie.

Let the Children March by Monica Clark-Robinson

Documents the inspirational peaceful protests in 1963 Birmingham, Alabama, combining poetic text and poignant illustrations that celebrate the powerful words of Martin Luther King, Jr. and the resolve of thousands of African-American children to march for their civil rights.

Madam President (February 16)

When Penny Met POTUS by Rachel Ruiz

Penny knows that her mother works for somebody called the POTUS, but she does not know what that means, and the odd name seems to her to imply some kind of friendly monster.

Grace for President by Kelly DiPucchio

Excited by the idea of becoming the country's first female president, Grace joins the school's presidential campaign to get her career on track, but when her competition seems to have the support of all the male voters, Grace must use all her campaigning skills to win them over by showing how she is truly the best person for the job.