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This month we talk about books with a Minnesota connection.

Small Steps: The Year I Got Polio
You'll never forget this true story! Peg Kehret got polio when she was 10 years old, leaving her unable to walk. Peg needed to leave her family in southern Minnesota, and move to a special place in Minneapolis called The Sheltering Arms Hospital. There she lived with other children who were being treated for polio. Peg eventually recovered and grew up to become a children's author. You won't want to miss this wonderful story of her brave fight against polio.
(179 pages) author: Peg Kehret; genre: nonfiction

     

The Blue Ghost
If you enjoy mysteries, you'll like this book. The story is set in a cabin in northern Minnesota. Nine-year old Liz is called to the past by a blue ghost. She meets children that need her help! You'll discover how events that happened in the past are connected to the present time. The author lives in Minnesota, too!
(85 pages) author: Marion Dane Bauer; genre: historical fiction

online
Want to read more about Minnesota during the BIG birthday month? Check out our lists of picture books, chapter books and historical fiction. Some stories are set in Minnesota, and some books are by authors and illustrators who live in Minnesota.

events at your library
Registration opens on Thursday, May 22 for summer book clubs. This summer we will have five online book clubs: two for guys, two for girls, and one en español (starts August 11). You can also register for Kids Tech workshops exploring Animation and Photo Fun.

See you next month!

    -Ann   

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Amy Ryan, Director  
Hennepin County Library  
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