Sylvia and Elaine promise to stay best friends when Sylvia moves away. What happens when best pals become pen pals? Enjoy this original story written by 9-year-old Eden from California, presented by Story Pirates.
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What’s in a Name?
Learn about all of the fundamentals within a name. Exploring your name can reveal many interesting facts about your family history!
The Name Jar
Zach reads “The Name Jar” by Yangsook Choi. It can be tough starting a new school, even more so when your classmates cannot pronounce your name! What would you do if someone mispronounced your name?
“The Girl Who Loved to Sing”
In Perfectly Perfect Nothing Is Wrong Town, singing is illegal! Can Sophia the Pop Star get the citizens of Perfectly Perfect Nothing Is Wrong Town to sing out? Enjoy an original story written by real kid 9-year-old Sophie, presented by Story Pirates.
The Magical Yet
Zach reads “The Magical Yet” by Angela DiTerlizz. It is a reminder that although life’s challenges may be frustrating and time consuming, great things take time.
Hero Stories – Introduction & Strengths and Talents
In this writing lesson from Story Pirates, learn about “hero stories” – what makes a great hero character and a great hero story? Kids will get introduced to these concepts and brainstorm ideas to write their own stories. Then, they’ll be introduced to the idea of heroes having strengths and weaknesses, to incorporate into their characters.
Mr. Tanen’s Tie Trouble
Zach reads “Mr. Tanen’s Tie Trouble” by Maryann Cocca-Leffler. In this story, the students are in charge at Lynnhurst School during career day. Olivia takes Mr. Tanen’s place as principal and gets into his locked closet filled with 998 crazy and funky ties.
Samira and the Skeletons
Evie reads “Samira and the Skeletons” by Camilla Kuhn. This story follows a young Samira has her imagination leads her to imagine all of her classmates as skeletons!
My Monster Friends
What happens when the monsters under Rosie’s bed are anything but what she expected? Enjoy this original story written by a real kid, 12-year-old Ava in Illinois, presented by Story Pirates.
Octopants
Read along with Lauren from the New York Public Library as she reads “Octopants” by Suzy Senior. This fun and whimsical story about an embarrassed octopus who doesn’t have any pants!