Freedom to Read: Storybook Walk Edition

Have you ever done a storybook walk geared towards mid to upper elementary? The Storybook Walk edition of Freedom to Read was created to make doing your own storybook walk as easy as possible. This walk contains discussion questions as prompts that will get children thinking, and would work great as an indoor walk on a hallway. It’s a fantastic storybook walk for Banned Books Week or to encourage discussion about the importance of books! To make things easy, the storybook walk editions have been set up so that each illustration spread matches up perfectly in the middle and page numbers have been added for easy sorting. All you need to do is open the book, CUT on the dotted line, LAMINATE each spread in an 11 x 17 inch pouch, and DISPLAY as wanted. Freedom to Read is a thought-provoking page-turner that celebrates the profound value of books and their transformative impact on young readers. Imagine living in a future world where books are forbidden, and storytelling is taboo. When a rusted lock leads Amy into an abandoned room at her school, she discovers a forgotten book, and her eyes are opened to a world she never knew existed. Can one book really change everything? Against the backdrop of the current climate in the United States, where the freedom to read faces unprecedented challenges, this extended picture book serves as a powerful tool to ignite discussions on the impact of book banning while nurturing a deep appreciation for the magic of storytelling. What if all books were forbidden? What if your school’s library was locked? How far would you go to protect your right to read? With stunning oil pastel illustrations and a compelling storyline, children will easily be captivated by Amy’s journey of self-discovery. For more information, lesson plans, and links to story-time videos, head to KelleyDonner.com . If you would like to learn more about how to set up your first storybook walk, head to StorybookWalk.com where you'll find cool storybook walk ideas, display examples, and the latest storybook walk editions. Kelley Donner is the author of various children’s books including The Day the Lines Changed which was featured in the Washington Post as one of the top ten children’s books about the pandemic and School is More Than a Building . She has a Masters of Illustration from the Cambridge School of Art and has worked in the field of education for over 20 years. Kelley lives with her husband and three boys in Munich, Germany.