We are excited to announce that this year’s selected book is Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson! Attleboro’s 1ABC committee believes readers are going to love this wild ride into an almost real world where strong emotions truly heat things up.
UPCOMING EVENTS
The next installment of the READS! program is a collaboration with the Attleboro Land Trust! It will take place during school vacation: Wednesday, April 17, from 2-3pm at the Larson Woodland property. Mrs. Brown will lead a walk through the woods and read some nature poetry in honor of National Poetry Month. During the walk, attendees will pick up materials like leaves, branches, etc. to make their own unique nature-based craft. Make sure to bring your Reading Passport with you to get it stamped!
Additional events related to the novel’s themes will take place quarterly through the spring of 2024. Please check our Events calendar for further information on each event.
PREVIOUS EVENTS
A free basketball clinic for youth in grades K-6 during was held at the Attleboro Norton YMCA during school vacation week on February 21. Almost 60 youth enjoyed instruction and drills from varsity basketball players from Attleboro High and Bishop Feehan High Schools. The fun on-and off-courts skills they learned will make them better, more well-rounded players. And to make things even better, Mrs. Brown attended to talk about the Library and hand out free books for each participant. Check out some event photos from our Facebook page. This could not have been achieved without out wonderful Community Read partners!
The Stress Less, Read More event on November 18 brought twelve local organizations to APL to demonstrate ways they promote mental health and stress reduction, both key themes in Nothing to See Here. APL staff created curated booklists connected to the organizations’ services. Click on any of the links below to see these lists. We hope you will request/borrow these books!
Arc of Bristol County
Attleboro Area Industrial Museum
Attleboro Area Interfaith Collaborative
Attleboro Arts Museum
Attleboro Commission on Disabilities
Attleboro Council on Aging
Attleboro Land Trust
Attleboro Norton YMCA
Attleboro Public Schools
Bristol Community College
Manet Community Health Center
Mass Audubon Society
This year’s Community Read kicked off on Saturday, September 9, at the Attleboro Arts Museum with Creature Comforts, an invitational exhibition inspired by toys owned by a character in Nothing to See Here, featuring portraits of stuffed animals. Selected artists shared how the creatures portrayed in a variety of media comforted, entertained, and became important members of their family. Check out some event photos from our Facebook page.
THE BOOK
Reserve a copy of the book HERE or by using this QR code!
READ-ALIKES
Here is a list of read-alikes to Nothing to See Here, with choices for adults, young adults, and children.
CHILDREN’S READING PASSPORT
APL and its partners have created a reading passport specifically for children in grades 1-4. Attending a reading event at the Library or other community-based organization earns a child a stamp in their passport. As part of the Community Read, the Library has created a monthly guest reader program (November 2023 – May 2024), where a representative from a local organization will read a picture book and lead a craft opportunity connected to the theme of the book. Children who fill their passports entirely with stamps will receive recognition at next year’s Summer Reading Kickoff! Please ask for a copy in the Children’s Room if your child didn’t receive one from their elementary school.
PARTNERS
A Community Read is not possible without committed, creative partners. We are fortunate to have the following organizations help us brainstorm and execute this year’s events:
Attleboro Area Industrial Museum
Attleboro Area Interfaith Collaborative
Attleboro Arts Museum
Attleboro Commission on Disabilities
Attleboro Council on Aging
Attleboro Land Trust
Attleboro Norton YMCA
Attleboro Public Schools
Attleboro Recreation Department
Bishop Feehan High School
Bridgewater State University
Bristol Community College
Kennedy Donovan Center
Mass Audubon Society’s Attleboro Springs and Oak Knoll Sanctuaries
The Arc of Bristol County
The Literacy Center
ABOUT KEVIN WILSON
Here are a few videos of author Kevin Wilson discussing Nothing to See Here as well as his web site and Instagram page.
FUNDERS
Support for Attleboro’s Community Read is generously provided by Bristol County Savings Bank, the Friends of Attleboro Public Library, Attleboro Arts Museum, and the APL Board of Trustees.
