Welcome to the 2024 All School Read
Have you ever found a gem of a book inside a little free library? The Lost Library is a mystery that centers upon the sleuthing of eleven-year-old Evan and his best friend, Rafe, as they investigate the connections between the appearance of a new little free library, apparently managed by a large, orange cat, an old book, a reclusive librarian, and Evan’s father’s secrets. Evan discovers that it is not only little free libraries that often contain beautiful surprises. The people around him have unique and important stories to share – once he becomes curious enough to pay attention.
All Lake Bluff families will receive a copy of the book. During the next four weeks, your family can read along with the community and choose to participate in exciting enrichment activities, including a celebration after school on Wednesday, May 8. Details on the after-school celebration will be posted later—check back for more information.
A copy of the All School Read Family Letter may be found here.
Author Biographies
Optional Weekly Reading Response Questions
We will post a link to a weekly reader response question here and on our Facebook page. We invite students to submit their responses for a chance to win a prize. The questions will be posted on Wednesdays, and the winners will be announced on Fridays during the morning announcements. We invite readers from both books to participate. Responses are due by 10:00 pm on Thursday. There will be 4 prizes awarded each week.
- Week 1 Reader Response Question: Closed
- Week 2 Reader Response Question: Closed
- Week 3 Reader Response Question: Closed
- Week 4 Reader Response Question:
All School Read Celebration - May 8
We will conclude our celebration by gathering after school on May 8, from 2:30 - 4:00 pm.
Our event will include a bookmark craft station, a used book swap, and a used book donation collection for our new Little Free Library, which will we hope to unveil on the EEC playground that afternoon.
The event's highlight will be a virtual author visit with Rebecca Stead and Wendy Mass.
Submit a question for the authors here.
Click here to find out more about the event.
This is not a drop-off event; students must be accompanied by an adult. Sign up to volunteer at the event by clicking here.
Enrichment Activities
Click the image above for an activity that you can do to earn a prize!
Click the image above for an interactive tool to design a perfect spot to curl up with a good book.
Click the image above to continue reading about libraries.
