Season 2

2020 - 2021

February

Computer DecoderDorothy VaughnComputer Scientist
By: Andi DiehnIllustrated: Katie Mazeika
Follow Dorothy's path from math teacher to human computer to computer programmer. Learn how Dorothy conquers gender roles and segregation.


February 5th, 2021Morning: 9:30 amAfternoon: 1:00 pm
Human ComputerMary JacksonEngineer
By: Andi DiehnIllustrated: Katie Mazeika
Learn how Mary overcame racism and gender inequality to go on to becoming a pioneer in engineering.




February 12th, 2021Morning: 9:30 amAfternoon: 1:00 pm
Want to Be a Veterinarian
By: Laura DriscollIllustrated: Catalina Echeverri
Veterinarians help animals feel better. When I bring my dog to his checkup, I learn about all kinds of vets.





February 19th, 2021Morning: 9:30 am Afternoon: 1:00 pm
I Want to Be a Doctor
By: Laura DriscollIllustrated: Catalina Echeverri
Doctors help sick and hurt people feel better. When little brother Jack hurts his foot, the family gets to meet all kinds of doctors.




February 26th, 2021Morning: 9:30 amAfternoon: 1:00 pm

March

Right This Very Minutea table -to -farm book about food and farming
By: Lisl H. DettlefsenIllustrated: Renee Kurilla
What's that you say? You're hungry? Right this very minute? Then you need a farmer. You have the stories of so many farmers, right here on your table.



March 5th, 2021Morning: 9:30 amAfternoon: 1:00 pm
Before We Eat

By: Pat Brisson Illustrated: Mary Azarian
Before We Eat is gentle, lovely introduction to good, nutritious, locally grown food and the people who make sure it's there for us. We can all give thanks for that.



March 12th, 2021Morning: 9:30 amAfternoon: 1:00 pm
Dolores HuertaA Hero To Migrant Workers
By: Sarah WarrenIllustrated: Robert Casilla
This is the story of Dolores Huerta and the extraordinary battle she waged to ensure fair and safe workplaces for migrant workers.




March 26th, 2021Morning: 9:30 amAfternoon: 1:00 pm

April

WE'RE DIFFERENT,WE'RE THE SAME
By: Bobbi Jane KatesIllustrated: Joe Mathieu
This enduring, colorful, and charmingly illustrated book offers an easy, enjoyable way to learn about differences—and what truly matters.





April 1st, 2021Morning: 9:30 amAfternoon: 1:00 pm
I Can Do Hard Things
By: Gabi GarciaIllustrated: Charity Russell
Hard things can be about things we think, feel, say or do. You are you and I am me. We walk through the world differently.






April 9th, 2021Morning: 9:30 amAfternoon: 1:00 pm
Julia's House for Lost Creatures
By: Ben Hatkel
Thing's are just a little too quiet for Julia, so she opens her doors to any lost creatures in search of a home. Soon she's hosting trolls, goblins, mermaids, ghosts and even dragons.





April 16th, 2021Morning: 9:30 amAfternoon: 1:00 pm
The World Needs More Purple People
By: Kristen Bell & Benjamin Hart Illustrated: Daniel Wiseman
Learning to love to see and apprciate our differences and those of others.






April 23rd, 2021Morning: 9:30 amAfternoon: 1:00 pm
When Grandma Gives You a Lemon Tree
By: Jamie L. B DeeniIllustrated: Lorraine Rocha
A heart warming tale about learning to appreciate what we have and the gift of love.







April 30th, 2021Morning: 9:30 amAfternoon: 1:00 pm

May

The Four Money Bears
By: Mac Gardner, CFPIllustrated: Chris Matthews
Spender Bear, Saver Bear, Investor Bear, and Giver Bear can each do good and bad things with their money. When they work together they learn to build a budget and teach each other how to better manage their money.


May 7th, 2021Morning: 9:30 amAfternoon: 1:00 pm
Arthur's Pet Business
By: Marc Brown
Arthur starts his own pet-sitting business to show Mom and Dad that he can be responsible.






May 14th, 2021Morning: 9:30 amAfternoon: 1:00 pm
The Bagel King
By: Andrew LarsenIllustrated: Sandy Nichols
Award-winning author Andrew Larsen's picture book story offers a gently humorous take on the special bond between a boy and his grandfather and the simple ritual that looms so large in their lives.


May 21st, 2021Morning: 9:30 amAfternoon: 1:00 pm
ABC's of Economics
By: Laura DriscollIllustrated: Catalina Echeverri
The ABCs of Economics introduces babies (and grownups!) to a new economic concept for each letter of the alphabet. From asymmetric, business cycle, and capital, all the way to zero sum. It's never too early to become an economist!
May 28th, 2021Morning: 9:30 amAfternoon: 1:00 pm