![]() ![]() The book was a bit longer than the ones I usually read for my musical storytime audience, but since we had given out copies to each family, they could follow along as we read, giving the kids a really clear view of the illustrations. The book is actually based on an Oscar Award-winning short film, which was originally funded by a Kickstarter pitched by the author. Our featured picture book, and this year’s picture book selection for San Mateo County Reads, this is a beautiful story about an African American father and daughter, and their struggles to recreate a special hairstyle for a very special day. ![]() Here are the books and songs that we used: BOOKS: At the first outdoor storytime, I had to use a microphone on a stand, which was really awkward for reading aloud. I can put the speaker on one of the picnic tables closer to the audience, and use a headset mic when I read and sing. On a side note our library system recently purchased portable PA systems for each branch, and these have made a HUGE difference for outdoor storytime. We had copies of the book to give out, along with copies of Black Brother, Black Brother by Jewell Parker Rhodes for older kids. Our libraries are participating in a program called San Mateo County Reads, sponsored by the County Office of Education, so our featured book was Hair Love by Matthew A. Well, my Toddler Storytime this week got rained out, but we luckily the weather held for our Musical Storytime. ![]()
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