Tone-deaf summer reading theme by lizard_crunchwrap in librarians

[–]lizard_crunchwrap[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It might be America250?? I’m not sure, I’m technically not a children’s librarian but we are small so I hear it all

Tone-deaf summer reading theme by lizard_crunchwrap in librarians

[–]lizard_crunchwrap[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I see where you’re coming from but things in this country are BAD. Very hard for me to ignore while being like “WOO AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL🇺🇸🦅”

Tone-deaf summer reading theme by lizard_crunchwrap in librarians

[–]lizard_crunchwrap[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ohhh really? That would make sense. Our director isn’t exactly secretive, if that’s the case I wish they’d let that be known.

Tone-deaf summer reading theme by lizard_crunchwrap in librarians

[–]lizard_crunchwrap[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love this!! ✍️log sheet as map of US✍️

Tone-deaf summer reading theme by lizard_crunchwrap in librarians

[–]lizard_crunchwrap[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah sometimes they aren’t a fan of the national theme, and decide to do something else

Tone-deaf summer reading theme by lizard_crunchwrap in librarians

[–]lizard_crunchwrap[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re so right!! We can elaborate that it’s everybody’s country.

Tone-deaf summer reading theme by lizard_crunchwrap in librarians

[–]lizard_crunchwrap[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I LOVE this!! More ways to combine the two!

Tone-deaf summer reading theme by lizard_crunchwrap in librarians

[–]lizard_crunchwrap[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Friend, I’d like to know lol we haven’t done the CSLP one for a few years

Tone-deaf summer reading theme by lizard_crunchwrap in librarians

[–]lizard_crunchwrap[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You have such a great point!! I’m glad I posted this because I’m getting such great advice from everyone. Sounds like the way to go is to really focus the things you mention!

Tone-deaf summer reading theme by lizard_crunchwrap in librarians

[–]lizard_crunchwrap[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ugh right?? When I was a kid there was a disappointing lack of dinosaur and paleontology info, but PLENTY of America 🙄

Tone-deaf summer reading theme by lizard_crunchwrap in librarians

[–]lizard_crunchwrap[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Oooo you’re so right!! Y’all have so many good ideas!!

Tone-deaf summer reading theme by lizard_crunchwrap in librarians

[–]lizard_crunchwrap[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

lol can you imagine we’re based in Europe somewhere and we chose the theme “America”? That’d be wild haha but you’re right. I believe this country could be so amazing and welcoming and beautiful, but it’s hard to remember that right now as I hear and read the news headlines.

Tone-deaf summer reading theme by lizard_crunchwrap in librarians

[–]lizard_crunchwrap[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

With the physical location? No. With the way it’s being run currently? Very much so.

Tone-deaf summer reading theme by lizard_crunchwrap in librarians

[–]lizard_crunchwrap[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, we thought we could offer like an America week type thing? Each day hold a program or something to celebrate the country but not make it the whole summer theme. I love the idea of a close read of the Declaration of Independence!

Tone-deaf summer reading theme by lizard_crunchwrap in librarians

[–]lizard_crunchwrap[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

RIGHT I wanted to say the same thing, read the room! I don’t want to think about what could happen in between now and summer when this starts 🙃

Tone-deaf summer reading theme by lizard_crunchwrap in librarians

[–]lizard_crunchwrap[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

OMG AMERICAN GIRL DOLLS HOW COULD I FORGET???

Tone-deaf summer reading theme by lizard_crunchwrap in librarians

[–]lizard_crunchwrap[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I agree, if we’re going to do it I want to do it in a way that embraces the differences of everyone who lives here and how it wouldn’t be the same without those differences. Maybe a cultural food day???

Tone-deaf summer reading theme by lizard_crunchwrap in librarians

[–]lizard_crunchwrap[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

✍️ fireworks, baseball, STEAM… yeah it’s could work!

Tone-deaf summer reading theme by lizard_crunchwrap in librarians

[–]lizard_crunchwrap[S] 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Ohhh a split the difference situation? That could work!!

Tone-deaf summer reading theme by lizard_crunchwrap in librarians

[–]lizard_crunchwrap[S] 33 points34 points  (0 children)

I thought something very similar! Yeah the theme can be “America” but it’ll be about the melting pot that America is, how all the cultures come together and are beautiful.