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Patch Picks: Books for Read Across America Day
March 2 is the National Educational Association's Read Across America Day, so, this week Patch picks shares local librarians' favorite books for you and your kids.
March 2 is the National Educational Association's (NEA) Read Across America Day, held every year on Dr. Seuss's birthday. School children all over the St. Louis area will join in to celebrate the joy of reading. To help celebrate Read Across America Day, Patch has asked West County librarians to tell us their favorite books for both children and adults.
Librarians' Favorite Books for Children
Goin’ Someplace Special, by Patrica McKissack
Becky Newsom of in Manchester recommends this book.
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A Sick Day for Amos McGee, by Philip C. Stead
Marsha Ramey of St. Louis County Library, Samuel Sachs Branch in Chesterfield recommends this book.
Pete the Cat, by Eric Litwin
Barb Urban of the St. Louis County Library, Daniel Boone Branch in Ellisville recommends this book.
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Two Bobbies, by Kirby Larson
Patty Roe of Claymont Elementary Library in Ballwin recommends this book.
What Newt Could Do for Turtle, by Jonathan London
Vickie Miller of in Town and Country recommends this book.
Librarians' Favorite Books for Adults
The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stei
Pat Fitzroy of in Manchester recommends this book.
Unbroken, by Laura Hillenbrand
Alice Crippen of in Manchester recommends this book.
Winter Garden, by Kristin Hannah
Barb Urban of St. Louis County Library, Daniel Boone Branch in Ellisville recommends this book.
Moon over Manifest, by Clare Vanderpool
Marsha Ramey of St. Louis County Library, Samuel Sachs Branch in Chesterfield recommends this book.
Hunger Games, by Suzanne Collins.
Katie Pendleton of in Manchester recommends this book.