By Ashley Machum • Okanagan Regional Library
School is almost out! Students have worked all school year to learn and master new skills. The summer break can lead to learning loss also known as the summer slide. This summer slide is not to be confused with a fun ride. This is what happens when learning slowly slips away over time due to lack of use. The Okanagan Regional Library is here to support kids, teens, and caregivers. We want to motivate kids to keep reading and learning this summer! Here are some suggestions: Nerd out! Find a topic of interest and dive in to explore. Celebrate all reading! Comics, recipes, magazines, audiobooks, non-fiction facts all ‘count’ as reading. Get outside! Discover and learn by spending time in nature.
Check out the local library for free books, services, and activities for all ages. We are a community space that youth are invited to hangout in without spending money! Join Summer Reading Club!
Read a Rainbow and Colour Your Summer! Check out these vibrant books from your local library.
Red: A Crayon’s Story by Michael Hall.
Red has a bright red label, but he is, in fact, blue. His teacher tries to help him be red (‘Let’s draw strawberries!’). His mother tries to help him be red by sending him out on a play date with a friend from school. But Red is miserable. He just can’t be red, no matter how hard he tries. Find out how Red handles with his blues.
Awesome Orange Birthday by Mitali Banerjee Ruths.
Priya is excited to plan her aunty’s birthday party. She will donate the money she makes to help the cutest endangered animal on the planet, the quokka! But the party is this Saturday! With so many items on her to-do list, can she get it all done in time?
The Yellow Yacht by Ron Roy. There’s trouble in paradise! The kids are having a great time swimming, snorkeling, and soaking up the sun. But the fun is cut short when there’s a robbery on the island. Is the heist connected to a mysterious yacht docked nearby? It’s up to Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose to find out.
STEM Green Science at Home by Susan Martineau. Are you ready to save the world? These simple, step-by-step science experiments will help you! Your young environmentalist will discover the science behind climate change and other issues facing our planet.
Blue Whale vs. Mosquito by Jerry Pallotta. What if a blue whale and a mosquito had a fight? Who do you think would win? Learn about each animal’s anatomy and behaviour, before discovering the winner!
Inky the Indigo Fairy by Daisy Meadows.
Inky, the Indigo Fairy, is up to her usual mischief. She is on an adventure in the luscious Land of Sweets. Rachel and Kirsty must bring her back but they will need help from the Sugarplum Fairy.
Violet Shrink by Christine Baldacchino.
Violet Shrink doesn’t like parties, or bashes, or gatherings. Lots of people make her nervous. Discover how she navigates social anxiety at family gatherings and works with her father to find a solution.
Summer Reading Clubs for All Ages!
Starting on Monday, June 23 visit your local library and join Summer Reading Club for FREE! Join any time during the summer. The theme this year is Colour Your Summer!
• Read-to-Me Club (Infant-5 Years): Read together!
• Summer Reading Club (5-12 Years): Read to earn a shiny medal!
• Teen Summer Challenge: Read and complete challenges!
• Adult Summer Reading Club: Discover library resources, explore your community, and keep learning.
Everyone has a chance to win cool prizes!
To find all these books and more great reads visit the Okanagan Regional Library near you. www.orl.bc.ca.