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2012 Michigan Reads! Moose on the Loose by Kathy-Jo Wargin
| Michigan Reads! 2012 What would happen if every parent, grandparent or caregiver read the same book to Michigan preschoolers at the same time? We're on a mission to find out! Michigan Reads! was launched in 2004 by the Library of Michigan in partnership with the Michigan Center for the Book to promote the value and benefits of reading early and often to preschoolers; to encourage family bonding through reading; and to increase awareness and usage of Michigan's libraries.
Michigan Reads! is a program of the Library of Michigan and the Library of Michigan Foundation sponsored by Target.
The Library of Michigan is pleased to announce the 2012 Michigan Reads! book is Moose on the Loose by Kathy-jo Wargin and illustrated by John Bendall-Brunello. Moose on the Loose is full of movement and activity as a little boy meets up with a moose. Using cause-and-effect prose, the reader travels with the moose through the catchy, rhyming text, anticipating the moose's next moves as the boy tries to keep up with this outdoor animal on the run. The story, the language, the rhythm of the questions, and the wonderful illustrations all work together to make Moose on the Loose a read-aloud that both children and older readers will want to experience again and again.
For questions and to share stories and photos, contact Karren Reish at reishk@michigan.gov or 517-241-0021. |
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Programming Guide and More
Tour and Launch Events
• Author Tour Locations and Launch EventsThe official launch of the 2012 Michigan Reads! program was Friday, September 7th at the DeWitt District Library, in honor of International Literacy Day (actually on September 8th). Children's author Denise Brennan-Nelson also visited public libraries and schools throughout the state in a whirlwind tour of the Upper and Lower Peninsulas with Kathy-jo Wargin's Moose on the Loose.
Libraries around the state were encouraged to have local launch events on or near September 7th with local celebrities, such as the mayor, the fire chief, a local reporter, the principal, or one of the many possible library and literacy supporters. If you are still having events, please see the toolkit materials below for graphics.
Reading Tour:
- Friday, September 7th - Schavey Elementary School and DeWitt District Library at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm.
- Saturday, September 8th - Community District Library (Perry) and Cromaine District Library (Hartland) at 9:00 am and 2:00 pm.
- Monday, September 10th - Dearborn Public Library, Henry Ford Elementary School and Royal Oak Public Library at 10:30 am, 1:30 pm and 7:00 pm.
- Tuesday, September 11th - Stair Public Library (Morenci) and Morenci Elementary School at 11:00 am and 1:45 pm.
- Wednesday, September 12th - Sturgis District Library, Wall School and Three Rivers Public Library at 10:00 am, 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm.
- Thursday, September 13th - Hastings Public Library and Central Elementary School at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm.
- Friday, September 14th - Kalkaska County Library, Birch Street Elementary School and St. Ignace Public Library at 10:00 am, 1:00 pm and 6:00 pm.
- Saturday, September 15th - Dickinson County Library at 11:00 am.
If you would like to have Kathy-jo Wargin visit your library or school, please contact Kathy-jo Wargin directly to book an event. You can find more information on Denise Brennan-Nelson, our book tour reader, at her site.
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Promotions Toolkit
Press and Pictures
Author, Illustrator and Performer
• Kathy-jo Wargin, John Bendall-Brunello and Denise Brennan-NelsonMeet the Moose on the Loose author, illustrator, and state-wide performer!
 Kathy-jo Wargin is the bestselling author of more than 30 books for children. Among her many awards for her work are an IRA Children's Choice Award for The Legend of the Loon and an IRA Teachers' Choice Award for Win One for the Gipper. Kathy-jo lives in Minnetonka, Minnesota. See Kathy-jo's Web site. Kathy-jo also has a Michigan Reads section on her site here!
 John Bendall-Brunello began drawing at quite a young age, and especially loves illustrating animals and children, capturing movement and life within simple and bold compositions. He has illustrated over 60 children's books. John lives part of the year in Cambridge, England, and part in Cannes in the south of France. See John Bendall-Brunello's Website.
 Denise Brennan-Nelson is a multi-award winning children's book author and motivational speaker. She was the performer for Moose on the Loose across Michigan in September of 2012. She wrote her first children's book, Buzzy the Bumblebee, after discovering that aeronautically, bumblebees should not be able to fly. She felt it was a wonderful way to inspire people to "bee-lieve" in themselves and their dreams. Other titles include Someday is Not a Day of the Week, a touching story about making time for what is really important in life; and Willow, chosen the Most Outstanding Children's Book for 2009 by the Executive Committee of the Mom's Choice Awards. Willow is the story of a little girl who colors outside the lines, thinks outside the box, and ends up awakening the creativity of her by-the-book art teacher. Denise also wrote J is for Jack-O'-Lantern: A Halloween Alphabet. You can find Denise Brennan-Nelson's Website here.
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Survey
• End of Program SurveysThe 2012 program surveys are now closed. We appreciate all the comments and feedback we received. We are always looking at how to improve the Michigan Reads program and our surveys are one way we do that. The surveys help us to improve the program and and also to support our funding by giving us data to provide to our sponsors about the level of participation. Thank you for your participation! |
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