Register 15 Seats Remaining
Families and children of all ages are invited to a special story time centered around the 2026 One Book One Broward title: "The First Blade of Sweetgrass" by Suzanne Greenlaw and Gabriel Frey.
About The First Blade of Sweetgrass by Suzanne Greenlaw and Gabriel Frey:
In this Own Voices Native American picture book, a modern Wabanaki girl is excited to accompany her grandmother for the first time to harvest sweetgrass for basket making. She must overcome her impatience while learning to distinguish sweetgrass from other salt marsh grasses, but slowly the spirit and peace of her surroundings speak to her, and she gathers sweetgrass as her ancestors have done for centuries, leaving the first blade she sees to grow for future generations. This sweet, authentic story from a Maliseet mother and her Passamaquoddy husband includes backmatter about traditional basket making and a Wabanaki glossary.
Awards:
A Junior Library Guild Selection
• An American Library Association Notable Children’s Book 2022
• 2022 Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People
• 2022-2023 Washington Children’s Choice Picture Book Award
2022 Bank Street Best Children’s Books
2022 Maine Literary Award, Children’s
Explore The First Blade of Sweetgrass in the Broward County Library catalog or stop by the library to pick up a free copy while supplies last.
Sensory tools will be available for use during the program.
Sample Schedule:
Hello Song (with American Sign Language)
Stretch Song
Feelings Song
Song
Ready for a Story (transition)
Book
Scarves Songs
Stretch Song
Ready for a Story (transition revised)
Felt Board
Fingerplay
Parachute
Playtime/Activity
Clean Up
Goodbye
| Mon, Oct 20 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Tue, Oct 21 | 12:00PM to 8:00PM |
| Wed, Oct 22 | 12:00PM to 8:00PM |
| Thu, Oct 23 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Fri, Oct 24 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sat, Oct 25 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sun, Oct 26 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
