Children's Book Week 2021

Discover the joy of reading at Whiz Kids!

Children's Book Week November 8 - 14 2021

Every year, Whiz Kids is proud to join authors, illustrators, and readers around the county by participating in Children's Book Week, the longest-running national literacy initiative in the United States. Children's Book Week is not only a celebration of books, but of connection! Join us all week long as we connect with authors, illustrators, and storytellers through fun activities and read alongs!

We invite YOU to celebrate with us virtually November 8-14. There are 3 ways to celebrate!

1) Download Children's Book Week Activity Bookmarks

As an annual tradition, 5 esteemed children's book illustrators are chosen to create bookmarks that celebrate books and reading. This year, Angela Dominguez, Ebony Glenn, Aram Kim, Paola Escobar, and Oliver Jeffers have designed beautiful and inspiring artwork to create these free activity bookmarks for book lovers every where. Click on the photo below to download and print these bookmarks. When you finish the activities, share them with us by tagging @whizkidsslo #IAmAWhizKid #BookWeekSuperpower

Children's Book Week Printable Bookmarks

2) Play Picture Book Bingo

Join the Book Bingo Challenge! Can you get 5 in a row? How many squares can you fill? At the end of the week, share your progress by tagging @whizkidsslo #IAmAWhizKid #BookWeekSuperpower

3) Catch Read-along Story Times and Free Activities on Facebook and Instagram

Lesa, owner of Whiz Kids Toys, is sharing some of her favorite books with us! Join Whiz Kids Toys on your favorite social network and follow along with 3 different virtual story times!