2023-24 Reading list

October 18, 2023

Paper Cranes for Peace

Town Meeting Member Carlos Tamayo will read Love, by Matt de la Peña.  

We invite discussion about our shared humanity and how we can be united as a school community and take care of each other.  We know that many in our community are hurting and extend a special invitation to families affected by the war in Israel and Gaza.  We also invite families without cultural connection to the region but want to learn more and support our neighbors and friends in tangible ways.  

Materials needed for Peace Cranes: a square piece of paper, ideally 6 inches by 6 inches. 

October 11, 2023

Gather in Unity

Rachel Craigen, BEEP administrator, will read What is Peace by Wallace Edwards and talk about how she is feeling (appropriate for Pre-K age).

Daniel Lipton, FRR 2nd grade teacher will lead a song of Shalom in Hebrew while students have a chance to do a reflection activity.

At around 7:30 PM, MA State Representative Tommy Vitolo will share words of comfort and transition us to a time better fit for an older audience (middle school, HS, and grownups).

Town Meeting Member, Library Trustee Chair, and writer Michael Burstein will share his perspective as a Brookline community member and person of Jewish heritage who has loved ones directly affected by the war in Israel.

We recognize the diversity within our hurting community and remember that many around us are suffering in ways we can only imagine.  Our intent is to support all who are affected by the current atrocities. We stand together in unity against Hamas upon our own neighborhood of humanity. And we remind ourselves to interact with one another with kindness and love.  

Lincoln School Hosting!

You are invited to listen or participate as we discover that our brains all work a little differently, some more than others. All are welcome, every week.

October 5, 2023

September 27, 2023

Story Starters Guest Spotlight

Story Starters equips families and educators with strategies to develop young children’s anti-racist values and ability to disrupt racism in their daily lives. Kari Denitzio will read Saturday by Oge Mora. Let's discover what is precious - spending time together!

September 20, 2023

Special author visit with Ms. Linda Cutting!

Guest reader: Linda Cutting, author and Brookline resident, will read her book A is for Always: An Adoption Alphabet, inviting attendees to listen or participate as we discover all of the wonderful and beautiful ways to be a family.

Optional: Print out these interactive worksheets for students and their grownups to follow along with out discussion:

Tree Worksheet for students 

Discussion guide for grownups page 1

Discussion guide page 2

September 13, 2023

Calm those back to school jitters

Sit back and enjoy this special story time with Principal Eberhardt. 

Join the discussion and learn about what we can do when we feel nervous about something new, like starting a new school year! 

September 6, 2023

Welcome Back to School!

We are thrilled to welcome our first reader of the school year, Principal Candice Whitmore! 

Principal Whitmore will be FRR's interim principal for the next two school years. She is already leading with empathy, compassion, and commitment to ensuring equitable outcomes for all students. 

Please don't forget to add these weekly zooms to your calendars (Click the button below) so you'll never miss a Brookline Readers & Leaders Zoom - Every Wednesday @ 7:00 PM