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Youth and family programming includes programs in the schools, programs for youth and families, programs for special groups of young adults, and programs for parents and teachers who work with youth and families. These latter programs are cross-referenced with the adult programming.
Month of March
Art Lives! In Literature and at the Central Library
Student art inspired by literature on display at the Central Library
Friday, March 16, 6-9 pm
Stony Point Elementary School
Stony Point Literacy Festival
PTO-sponsored event, providing children and their families with opportunities to read, write, listen, draw, paint, and perform in activities that celebrate literacy. (Contact: Jamie Endahl)
Monday, March 19 - Friday, March 23 ( all week)
Woodbrook Elementary School
K-5 students decorate doors with their favorite book covers. Special reading events connect SOLS and reading. (Contact: Edie Richards - Media Specialist)
Brownsville Elementary School
Book Fair (selling takes place on Wednesday, March 21, 5-8 pm, Thursday, March 22, during school hours, and Friday, March 23, 8 am-11 am.)
Monday, March 19, 1:30
Johnson Elementary School
Kathy May shares her new book Molasses Man. (Contact: Susan Fowler)
Tuesday, March 20
9:15 and 10:15 am
Cale Elementary School
Kathy May shares her new book Molasses Man. (Contact: Rebecca Pelton)
10:30 am
Virginia Museum of Natural History, 104 Emmet St.
Nature time-Owl stories by favorite children's authors for ages 3-5. $3 members/$4 non-members (call to pre-register: Dela Alexander, 982-4605)
7:00 pm
The Charlottesville Omni Hotel
Poetry and Prose: A High School and Middle School Reading
Time TBA
Brownsville Elementary School
Storytelling with Molly Jones, educator and storyteller. (Contact Mary Ann Booth)
10 a.m
B.F. Yancy Elementary School
A Celebration of Stories
The B. F. Yancey Elementary School community celebrates on stage the classic stories of The Three Little Pigs and Abiyoyo with Pete Seeger, the author as a special guest. (Contact Janice Dorman)
10 am
Walker Upper Elementary School
Go Home! The True Story of James the Cat
A discussion by Libby Phillips Meggs, author and illustrator. (Contact: Janice Thompson)
Venable Elementary School
Kathy May shares her new book Molasses Man. (Contact: Donna Morris)
11:30
Monticello High School
Jeff Lodge will discuss his book Where This Lake Is. (Contact: Ginger Lejeune)
12:30 pm
Clark Elementary School
Storytelling with Puppets
Local Puppeteer Frances Furlong tells stories using the art of Puppetry. (Contact: Ann Herbert)
12:30 pm
Agnor-Hurt Elementary School
Poetry with Elizabeth Solomon
Poet Elizabeth Solomon shares her work. (Contact: Jamie Chapman)
1:10 pm
Tandem Friends School
Poets and Writers in Tandem
Tandem Friends Faculty and Students read their poetry and prose. (Contact: Nura Yingling)
1:30 am
Virginia Museum of Natural History, 104 Emmet Street
Nature time
Owl stories by favorite children's authors for ages 3-5. $3 members/$4 non-members. (Call to preregister: Dela Alexander, 982-4605)
2:00 pm
Jackson-Via Elementary School
"What Do You Hear"
Interactive storytime exploring literature, sound and music with Judy Brussell, WVPT. (Contact Karyl Reynolds)
Albemarle High School
Read'N'Share
A coffeehouse poetry reading with poets Kristen Rembold and Susan Hill. (Contact: Jane Dawson)
Free Union country School
The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County
Kent Raine, local musician, leads students in the study of the opera inspired by Mark Twain's work. (Contact: Jolee Nail Horn)
4:30 pm
Music Resource Center
Jazz musicians and storytellers William Parker, William Cole, Warren Smith and Cooper Moore share their arts with aspiring young musicians. (Contact: Rockman Branch 979-5478)
6:30 p.m
Brownsville Elementary School
First grade concert, Destination Imagination demonstration, and displays throughout the school of science projects, social studies projects, poems, stories, art work, etc. (Contact: Mary Ann Booth)
7 pm
Culbreth Theatre
Turn, Turn, Turn…Pages: A Evening of Reading, Storytelling and Singing
Young adult author Norma Fox Mazer will read from her work. Pete Seeger and Paul Jacobs will tell family stories and sing. Joe McHugh will invite the audience to record family stories. Hosted by Peter Jones. (Seating is limited to 595)
8:45 and 9:45 am
Buford Middle School
Exploring the Kaleidoscope of Themes
Former teacher, columnist, and author Vivian Owens will discuss the themes of science, African-Americans, and education in her work. (Contact: Kerry Ellwanger)
Johnson Elementary School
Storytelling with Puppets
Local Puppeteer Frances Furlong tells stories using the art of puppetry. (Contact: Susan Fowler)
10 am
Stone-Robinson Elementary School
Grandpa Never Lets the Sweetness Boil Away: Writing a Picture Book
Kathy May shares her new book Molasses Man. (Contact: Diane Goodrich)
Greer Elementary School
Literature and Character
WVPT Utilization Specialists Betsy Conyers, Judy Brussell and Sarah Hall use "The Little Engine that Could" to build self-esteem through art and puppets. (Contact: Karen Goodloe)
10:30 am
Bright Beginnings Preschool
Story Time
Edith Fisher will read at the Crozet site, Kim Basil-Wood will read at the Forest Lakes site
Greenbrier Elementary School
Local Puppeteer Frances Furlong tells stories using the art of puppetry. (Contact: Sara Murray)
10:45 am
Charlottesville High School
Horror, The Soul of the Plot
Edgar Allan Poe, the master of mystery and horror, returns to talk about his life and recite his greatest work, performed by Ron Furgueron. (Contact: Judy Rood)
11 am
JABA, 674 Hillsdale Drive
Intergenerational Interviews
Free Union Country School third, fourth and fifth grade students will interview elders from JABA's Adult Day Healthcare Center. (Contact: Amy Hepler)
11:15 am
"Literature and Myself"
Betsy Conyers, Sarah Hall and Judith Brussell will present a program which will blend an interactive character building lesson with storytelling
11:30 am
Charlottesville High School
N.M. Kelby discusses one of her short stories with students. (Contact: Michael Irani)
Charlottesville High School
NM. Kelby discusses one of her short stories with students. (Contact: Michael Irani)
Monticello High School
Roselyn Elliot reads from her essays. (Contact: Ginger Lejeune)
12:20 pm
Charlottesville High School
A Poetry Reading
Poet David Budbill reads from his work, students read from their poetry. (Contact: Michael Irani)
1:00 pm
The ARC of the Piedmont
A participatory reading with Dee Keith. (Contact: Kathy Bambrey)
2:30 pm
Western Albemarle High School
The Red Scarf Girl
A reading and discussion with Ji-Li Jiang. (Contact: Clover Taylor)
7 pm
Red Hill Elementary School
Author's Night
A celebration of student-written pieces shown in each homeroom. (Contact: Paula White)
8:30 am
Stony Point Elementary School
A visit with Phil Hoose, author and songwriter. (Contact: Jamie Endahl)
9:00 a. m.
Burnley Moran Elementary School
Local Puppeteer Frances Furlong tells stories using the art of puppetry. (Contact: Diane Cassidy)
Walton Middle School
The Mystery
Teenage author Kayla McGrady speaks to six graders about the writing and publishing process. (Contact: Mary C. Master) Book signing to follow.
9:30 am
Monticello High School
Richard Wertime discusses his memoir, Citadel on the Mountain. (Contact: Ginger Lejeune)
10 am
Charlottesville High School
Student Radio Drama - Mission Impossible
Author and actress Mara Purl discusses her work. (Contact David Small)
Walker Upper Elementary School
Jazz musician and writer William Cole shares his arts
The Village School
Jeanne Anne Vaderhoef will host a panel discussion on the books of her mother, Janet Lambert. (Contact: Proal Heartwell. The public is invited)
Recording Their Stories, Writing Their Words
Grundy High School students, Teacher Debbie Raines, and author Lee Smith talk about their oral history project which became Sitting on the Courthouse Bench
11am
Jefferson PreSchool
Jazz musicians and storytellers William Parker, Cooper Moore and Warren Smith share their arts
11:30 am
Hollymead Elementary School
A visit with Phil Hoose, author and songwriter. (Contact: Linda Halford)
1:00 pm
Broadus Wood Elementary School
A visit with Phil Hoose, author and songwriter. (Anita Mays)
Worksource Enterprises
A participatory reading with Dee Keith. (Contact: Diana Belbey)
2:00 pm
Burnley Moran Elementary School
Local Puppeteer Frances Furlong tells stories using the art of puppetry. (Contact: Diane Cassidy)
1:30 pm
Sutherland Middle School
Kayla McGrady, a high school student talks about her first published book-Dead Ball Foul. Book signing to follow. (Contact: Pam Yursik)
2:00 pm
Recording Their Stories, Writing Their Words
Grundy High School students, Teacher Debbie Raines, and author Lee Smith talk about their oral history project which became Sitting on the Courthouse Bench
8 pm
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Presented by the Burley Players (grade 6-8.) The play is directed by Judy Wright, the Gifted Resource Teacher. Our adaptation, written by Judy Wright and Karen Gaffney, maintains the flavor of Shakespeare with a modern touch.
$3 admission
Charlottesville Ice Park
Motheread and Fatheread Day
10 am - Poet, "The Sugar Lady," Arlene Carter/Pounds
10:45 am - Author Kathy May, Molasses Man
12 noon - Mark Teague, illustrator, and Josef Beery, making
books
12:45 - Akaela S. Michels-Gualtieri and her mother, Dia Michels, Born to Be a Sister
1:30 - Phil Hoose, author and songwriter
11:15 - AlbemarleKids.com Junior Journalist Workshop
Join your friends at AlbemarleKids.com for the 2nd annual Junior Journalist Workshop! Kids ages 4-18 are invited to be Junior Journalists and create the summer issue of The Clubhouse Times, a special pull out page written and illustrated by kids for kids. Junior Journalists will don press badges to interview writers, poll the audience, take photographs and more during this fun workshop on making a newspaper! (This workshop is very popular with limited space. Please register online at www.AlbemarleKids.com to guarantee participation.)
11 am - 3 pm
Oakley's Gently Used Books, York Place on the Downtown Mall
Sixth Annual Kid's Book Swap (bring a children's book and trade)
12 noon - 2 pm
Reading Rainbow Young Writers and Illustrator's Contest Celebration
Kingergarten through third grade authors will read their award-winning stories. All participants will be honored at a celebration sponsored by WHTJ PBS Charlottesville. For information: Michelle or Cathy at (804) 295-7671.
1 pm
Albemarle High School
Poetry Writing Workshop and Reading
Dr. Arlene Carter-Pounds creates poetry with teachers, program leaders, and others working with populations with disabilities.
Followed by a Petry Reading by participants of the Charlottesville/Albemarle Very Special Arts Poetry Project. (Contact: Mildred Spicer) Call 970-3264 or 296-3518 to preregister)
2 pm
The ARC of the Piedmont, 509 Park Street
A Conversation with Miriam Edelson, with parents of children with disabilities. 977-4002.
8 pm
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Presented by the Burley Players (grade 6-8.) The play is directed by Judy Wright, the Gifted Resource Teacher. Our adaptation, written by Judy Wright and Karen Gaffney, maintains the flavor of Shakespeare with a modern touch.
$3 admission
12 noon - 2 pm
Tell Us A Tale
Join WTJU (91.1 FM) Tell Us A Tale Host Peter Jones and the Third, Fourth, and Fifth grade students from Free Union Country School as they share some of the classic stories and poems we all loved as children.
1:30 pm
Growing Together Through Books: Using Children’s Books and Stories to Strengthen Family Spirit
Susie Straub, Morgan, Simone Daleo, Elizabeth Gibson, Kathy Coleman, and Dr. Thomas Milam.
2:45 pm
Jefferson-Madison Regional Library, Children's Department
Appalachian Tales, Tunes and Toys
Kathy Coleman offers a potpourri of folklore for all ages. (Contact: Nancy Cook)
3 pm
The Rotunda-UVA
Self in the World
Global Connections in the world in art, literature and second language for k-6 students by author Gail McEachron and educator Ames Morton-Winter.
The Village School
Jambalaya
Young adults will read from their work, which has appeared in Jambalaya, a literary journal for middle school girls. (Proal Heartwell)
Buford Middle School
The Land without Liberty
A musical about a young girl's adventure in a land where books and expression are not allowed. Sponsored by the Thomas Jefferson Center for the Protection of Free Expression
3:30 pm
The Covenant School Lower Campus, 500 Old Lynchburg Road
Writing about Insects
How The Glitterbug Story was written, with author Judy Schrecker.
4 pm
Jefferson-Madison Library - McIntire Room
Are We There Yet?
Journalist William Lohmann shows slides and describes a three-month cross-country trip he took with his wife and three small children.
5 pm
Jefferson-Madison Library - McIntire Room
Closing ceremony
Awards for Book Festival Poster winners. Reception sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Time to celebrate, reflect and give feedback on the festival.
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