Youth & Family Programs

Wednesday, March 17

11:15 a.m.

Creating Feed the Children First: Irish Memories of the Great Hunger

Mary E. Lyons on her role as editor of Feed the Children First which combines first-person accounts with artwork evoking the Great Hunger in Ireland. Repeats at 12:30 p.m.

Walker Upper Elementary School
1564 Diary Road

(Not Public)

TBA

Let Them Eat Cake!

Louisa Wimberger's class decorate cakes reflecting their favorite books.

Monticello High School
1400 Independence Way

(Not Public)

Friday, March 19

TBA

Young Readers with Alison Hart

Alison Hart discusses her books and writing mysteries for young readers.

Hollymead Elementary School
2775 Powell Creek Drive

(Not Public)

TBA

Young Readers with Alison Hart

Alison Hart discusses her books and writing mysteries for young readers.

Broadus Wood Elementary School
185 Buck Mountain Road

(Not Public)

 

Saturday, March 20

1:00 p.m.

Getting Down with the Classics

Join the cast of Tell Us A Tale, the children's radio program (heard locally each Sunday from noon to 2 p.m. on WTJU 91.1 FM) as they celebrate classic children's tales at the Prism. Traditional children's tunes from the Jan Smith Band and special guests.

The Prism
214 Rugby Road

(Public)

2:30 p.m.

Getting Down with the Classics

See above (1:00 p.m.) for complete description.

The Prism
214 Rugby Road

(Public)

Monday, March 22

All Day

Start to Finish

Two Children's Books Author-illustrator Suzanne Tanner Chitwood discusses highlights of creating Wake Up, Big Barn! and Boom Chicka Rock.

Virginia L. Murray Elementary School-Library
3251 Morgantown Road

(Not Public)

School Day

The Start of Something Big

Illustrator Michael White (The Library Dragon) explores his children's book illustrations and leads students through their own drawing experience.

Crozet Elementary School Library Media Center
1407 Crozet Ave.

(Not Public)

Tuesday, March 23

School Day

The Start of Something Big

Illustrator Michael White (The Library Dragon) explores the development of his children's book illustrations and leads students through their own drawing experience.

Meriwether Lewis School Library Media Center
1610 Owensville Rd.

(Not Public)

9:00 a.m.

African Stories in the Americas

Storyteller Baba Jamal Koram (the StoryMan) raises spirts and encourges a positive outlook on life. Repeated at 11:00 a.m.

Walker Upper Elementary School
1564 Diary Road

(Not Public)

7:00 p.m.

Poetry and Prose: Middle and High School Reading

Students will read their winning entries in the Virginia Festival of the Book Writing Competition

Charlottesville Omni Hotel Ballroom
235 West Main Street

Free Union Country School Student Reading

2nd & 3rd graders at Free Union Country School share their Reading Rainbow stories and illustrations.

Barnes and Noble Booksellers
1035-A Emmet Street

(Public)

Wednesday, March 24

School Day

Writing-For the Fun of It

Elizabeth Massie, award winning author of adult and young adult fiction, discusses her career as a writer and shares writing strategies.

Walton Middle School and Sutherland Middle School

(Not Public)

Literature Lives in Drama

Students celebrate drama and literature in class throughout the day.

Free Union Country School
4220 Free Union Road

(Public)

A Visit with D. K. Erskine

D.K. Erskine, author of Ibhubesi: The Lion discusses writing and publishing with students.

Free Union Country School
4220 Free Union Road

(Public)

8:45 a.m.

Appalachian Tales: Bringing Stories Alive

Kathy Coleman shares her personal history and folklore through artifacts as a means for stimulating storytelling among students.

Burnley-Moran Elementary School
1300 Long Street

(Not Public)

Zip Into Math

Bly Brown conducts a workshop that pairs math concepts with literature. Repeated at 9:45 a.m.

Burnley Moran Elementary School
1300 Long Street

(Not Public)

3 a.m.

Native American Tales

John Alexander shares Native America Tales. Repeated at 11:00 a.m.

Walker Upper Elementary School
1564 Dairy Road

(Not Public)

10:00 a.m.

Tigers and Sails and ABC Tales

Robert Johns, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Education Coordinator, shares Tigers and Sails and ABC Tales. Repeats at 10:40 a.m.

Greer Elementary School
1901 Lambs Road

(Not Public)

10:30 a.m.

Appalachian Tales: Bringing Stories Alive

Kathy Coleman shares her personal history and folklore through artifacts as a means for stimulating storytelling among students.

Greenbrier Elementary School

2228 Greenbrier Dr.

(Not Public)

12:15 p.m.

Going for the Record

Author and outdoor enthusiast Julie Swanson discusses the writing process.

Charlottesville High School

1400 Melbourne Road

(Not Public)

12:30 p.m.

Our Village Voice

Students and faculty of St. Anne's-Belfield School host resident writer, teacher, and editor, Paul Evans as he discusses his writing career and offers suggestions on how to improve one's prose.

St. Anne's-Belfield Upper School-Knopf Library
2132 Ivy Road

(Not Public)

1:00 p.m.

Three Strong Women, a Tall Tale from Japan: Storytelling in Kamishibai folk tradition!

Using big pictures and drama, Dee Keith tells the story of a champion Sumo wrestler who learns that things are not what they seem!

Post High and Burley Middle School Students
915 Henry Avenue

(Not Public)

1:30 p.m.

Appalachian Tales: Bringing Stories Alive

Kathy Coleman shares her personal history and folklore through artifacts as a means for stimulating storytelling among students.

Jackson-Via Elementary School
508 Harris Road

(Not Public)

1:45 p.m.

Zip Into Math

Bly Brown conducts a workshop for students pairing math concepts with literature.

Johnson Elementary School
1645 Cherry Ave.

(Not Public)

2:15 p.m.

Photographing History

Author Donna Lucey discusses researching and writing history using photographs as historical documents.

Western Albemarle High School
5941 Rockfish Gap Turnpike

(Not Public)

6:00 p.m.

Jackie Robinson's Story and Paper Bag Art

Dee Keith and puppet Jackie tell the famous baseball player's story while artist Raymond L. White helps the audience create "paper bag" art.

Carver Recreation Center
223 4th Street NW

(Public)

School Day

The Start of Something Big

Illustrator Michael White (The Library Dragon) explores his children's book illustrations and leads students through their own drawing experience.

Baker-Butler Elementary School Library Media Center

(Not Public)

Thursday, March 25

School Day

Fiction and Science Writers at CHS Fiction and science writers discuss the craft of writing with CHS students.

Charlottesville High School
1400 Melbourne Road

(Not Public)

8:15 a.m.

You Might Grow Up to be a Published Author. Who Can Predict?

Jefferson-Madison Regional Library director John Halliday, author of Predicktions, talks with students about writing. Repeated at 11:15 A.M.

Walker Upper Elementary School
1564 Dairy Road

(Not Public)

Appalachian Tales: Bringing Stories To Life

Appalachian Storyteller Kathy Coleman brings traditional tales to life for children. Repeated at 9:15 a.m.

Walker Upper Elementary School
1564 Dairy Road

(Not Public)

9:00

Tigers and Sails and ABC Tales

Robert Johns, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Education Coordinator, presents Tigers and Sails and ABC Tales. Repeats at 10:40 a.m.

B. Y. Yancey Elementary School
7625 Porters Road

(Not Public)

9:20 a.m.

A My Name is Andrew

Author Mary McManus Burke discusses writing with students. Repeated at 9:55 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Woodbrook Elementary School
100 Woodbrook Drive

(Not Public)

9:30 a.m.

It's All About Those Middle School Years

John Halliday will introduce his new book, Prediktions, and discuss the art of writing for middle schoolers.

Buford Middle School
617 Ninth St.

(Not Public)

Dylan Pritchett: The Storyteller

Students will experience an interactive storytelling program based on African and African-American stories, games, and riddles.

Jackson-Via Elementary School
508 Harris Road

(Not Public)

10:15 a.m.

Want To Hear A Story?

Gerald Hausman, author and storyteller extraordinaire, works magic with myths and tales. Repeats at 11:15 a.m.

Venable Elementary School
406 14th Street NW

(Not Public)

10:30 a.m.

Shake it Up!

Storyteller Barbara Spilman Lawson and students stretch their imaginations and hunt for bears, yodel in the Alps, slurp lollipops, squish through mud and sing with a flea.

Jackson-Via Elementary School
508 Harris Road

(Not Public)

10:50 a.m.

Dylan Pritchett: The Storyteller

Students will experience an interactive storytelling program based on African and African-American stories, games, and riddles.

Clark Elementary School
1000 Belmont Ave.

(Not Public)

11:15 a.m.

You Might Grow Up to be a Published Author. Who Can Predict?

Library director John Halliday discusses the writing process in the creation of his book, Predicktions, and how author skills develop in school writing assignments.

Walker Upper Elementary School
1564 Diary Road

(Not Public)

12:30 p.m.

A My Name is Andrew

Author Mary McManus Burke shares her book and discusses writing with 2nd and 3rd grade students.

Red Hill Elementary School
3901 Red Hill School

(Not Public)

12:50 p.m.

Poetry Reading: Students and Faculty

Tandem Friends School
279 Tandem Lane

(Public)

1:00 p.m.

Very Special Poets of 2003

Root Me On and Blue Ridge House Poetry Party Writers read works about their lives and living with disablilities, while Rose Williams helps create a group poem.

Blue Ridge House
100 Burnet Street

(Public)

Shake it Up!

Storyteller Barbara Spilman Lawson and students hunt for bears, yodel in the Alps, slurp lollipops, squish through mud and sing with a flea.

Burnley-Moran Elementary School
1300 Long Street

(Not Public)

Zip Into Math

Bly Brown conducts a workshop for students pairing math concepts with literature. Repeated at 2:00 p.m.

Clark Elementary School
1000 Belmont Ave.

(Not Public)

2:00 p.m.

The Author's Craft

Acclaimed author Kaye Gibbons discusses books and writing.

Charlottesville High School
1400 Melbourne Road

(Not Public)

Dylan Pritchett: The Storyteller

Students will experience an interactive storytelling program based on African and African-American stories, games, and riddles.

Johnson Elementary School
1645 Cherry Ave.

(Not Public)

School Day

The Start of Something Big

Illustrator Michael White (The Library Dragon) explores his children's book illustrations and leads students through their own drawing experience.

Agnor-Hurt Elementary School Library Media Center
3201 Berkmar Drive

(Not Public)

Friday, March 26

School Day

The Start of Something Big

Illustrator Michael White (The Library Dragon) explores his children's book illustrations and leads students through their own drawing experience.

Stone Robinson Elementary School
958 North Milton Road

(Not Public)

8:15 a.m.

Hands-on Bookbinding for Kids

Graphic Artist Josef Beery helps students make their own books. Repeated at 9:00 a.m.

Walker Upper Elementary School
1564 Dairy Road

(Not Public)

TBA

Storytelling with Kelvin Reid

Kelvin Reid, also known as "MR. READ," retells his unique versions of classic tales as well as spinning original yarns.

Brownsville Elementary School
5870 Rockfish Gap Turnpike

(Not Public)

School Day

P.J.'s, Poetry, and Prose

Students come in pajamas for a day of reading, reading, reading!

Free Union Country School
4220 Free Union Road

(Public)

8:45 a.m.

Want To Hear A Story?

Gerald Hausman, author and storyteller extraordinaire, works magic with myths and tales.

Covenant School (Multi-purpose Room)
1000 Birdwood Ave.

(Not Public)

9:00 a.m.

A My Name is Andrew

Author Mary McManus Burke shares her book and discusses writing with the third grade classes.

Brownsville Elementary School
5870 Rockfish Gap Turnpike

(Not Public)

Tick Tock the Chickens' Clock

Author Eloise Rives Renegar shares the true story behind her book Tick Tock the Chickens Clock. Repeats at 9:40 a.m.

Scottsville Elementary School
7868 Scottsville Raod

(Not Public)

9:30 a.m.

Appalachian Tales: Bringing Stories To Life

Kathy Coleman shares her personal history and folklore through artifacts as a means for stimulating storytelling among students.

Buford Middle School
617 Ninth St.

Not Public)

10:00 a.m.

Want To Hear A Story

Gerald Hausman, author and storyteller extraordinaire, works magic with myths and tales.

Covenant School (Multi-purpose Room)
1000 Birdwood Ave.

(Not Public)

10:00 a.m.

A Visit with Myron Uhlberg

Author Myron Uhlberg shares some of his stories with Cale K-3 students.

Cale Elementary School
1757 Avon Street

(Not Public)

10:30 a.m.

Writing and Acting

Author-Actress Mara Purl talks about writing and acting.

Charlottesville High School
1400 Melbourne Road

(Not Public)

Three Strong Women, a Tall Tale from Japan: Kamishibai Folk Storytelling

See Saturday, March 24, 1:00 p.m. listing for complete description.

Worksource Enterprises
1311 Carlton Ave.

(Not Public)

A Visit with Author Gail Langer Karwoski

Author Gail Langer Karwoski holds a conversation with students on researching and writing young adult historical novels.

Village School
215 East High St.

(Not Public)

1:00 p.m.

A Visit with Author Gail Langer Karwoski See Friday, March 26, 10:30 a.m. listing for complete details Cale

Elementary School
1757 Avon Street

(Not Public)

Three Strong Women, a Tall Tale from Japan: Kamishibai Folk Storytelling

See Wednesday, March 24, 1:00 p.m. listing for complete description.

ARC of the Piedmont
509 Park Street

(Not Public)

1:10 p.m.

Poetry Reading with Virginia Poet Laureate George Garrett and Covenant Student Poets

Covenant School's Poetry Slam winners read with Virginia Poet Laureate George Garrett. Repeats at 2 p.m.

Covenant School (Multi-purpose Room)
175 Hickory Street, Charlottesville

(Public)

4:00 p.m.

Hot Tips for Hip Chicks

Anna Skinner (How to Pee Standing Up), an etiquette book for young women setting out in the world, will chat and sign her book.

Jane's Attic
406 E. Main Street

(Public)

TBA

The Printer

Author Myron Uhlberg shares the true story of his father.

Baker-Butler Elementary School Library Media Center
2740 Profit Road

(Not Public)

Saturday, March 27

10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Motheread and Fatheread Presents Saturday StoryFest

Activities for children and families on and around the Downtown Mall. StoryFest Headquarters are located at the Water Street entrance of the Charlottesville Ice Park. Rocking chair story times and book signings. Local author Jeannette Caines will be honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award.

Charlottesville Ice Park
Water Street Entrance
at the Terrace Room (230 W. Main)
and other sites on and
around the Downtown Mall

(Public)

10:00 a.m.

WHTJ Charlottesville PBS Reading Rainbow Young Writers & Illustrators Contest Celebration

A Saturday StoryFest event. Local K-3rd graders celebrate the joy of writing! WHTJ Charlottesville PBS will announce its contest winners, who will take the stage to read their stories aloud.

Jefferson Theater
110 East Main St.

(Public)

 

10:00 a.m.

Hands-on Bookbinding for Kids.

A Saturday StoryFest event. Make your own book with Graphic Artist Josef Beery.

McGuffey Arts Center Classroom
201 Second Street SE

(Public)

10:30 a.m.

Every "Body" Reads! A Saturday StoryFest event.

A story and activity time for parents and preschoolers with songs and activities based on the book Head to Toe by Eric Carle. Presented by Play Partners Program at Children Youth & Family Services. Repeated at 1:00 p.m.

Village Playhouse
313 Second Street SE

(Public)

11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

9th Annual Kids Book Swap. A Saturday StoryFest Event.

Book exchange for kids. Kids bring books and trade.

Oakley's Gently Used Books
York Place 112 West Main St.

(Public)

11:30 a.m.

Where The Wild Things Are!--A Saturday StoryFest Event.

Feel like acting WILD? Families, bring your imagination! Join us in telling this popular story by Maurice Sendak and making wild things crown with Miriam Rushfinn and Betty Neal from The Parent Center.

Charlottesville Parking Center
110 Fifth Street NE

(Public)

2:00 p.m.

Shake it Up! Saturday StoryFest

Storyteller Barbara Spilman Lawson and families shake it up and sing it out with stories with a twist!

Virginia Discovery Museum
524 East Main Sreet

(Public)

Sunday, March 28

12:00 p.m.

Gather 'Round the Radio

Tune in to WTJU 91.1 FM to hear classic tales and tunes on the nationally syndicated children's program, Tell Us A Tale. Recorded in front of a live studio audience during this year's VABookFestival, tales and tunes will take us all back to our childhood

WTJU 91.1 FM Radio Station

(Public)

3:00 p.m.

Jambalaya: A Literacy Feast

Young writers read selections published during the last year in Jambalaya, a magazine by, for, and about middle school girls.

Village School
215 East High St.

(Public)

Join our email list to stay informed about developments and events

top of page