Discover the best of read woke chapter books for elementary and middle school readers! We will also cover books for beginning chapter book readers.
Read Woke is a nationwide initiative started by Cicely Lewis, a school librarian. Join us for weekly programs that spark critical conversations and connect our community.
March 3 – Buzzworthy New Woke Releases of 2021 for all Ages
March 10 – Teen Reads
March 17 – Author Interview: Poet Caleb Rainey
March 24 – Middle School Book Box
March 31 – Author Interview: Children's Author Erin Entrada Kelly
April 7 – Monsoon/Asian American Lit
April 14 – Teen Reads
April 21 – Using Empathetic Listening to Guide Difficult Conversations
April 28 – Author Interview: Christine Platt
May 5 – Brain Health: recommended reads and NAMI
May 12 – Teen Reads
May 19 – Best Read Woke Chapter Books for Elementary and Middle School Readers
May 26 – Adult Book Box
June 2 – Author Interview: Mary Vermillion
**Only Book Box programs require registration. One book box per household.
Register for the online Read Woke Challenge to log your minutes. This virtual program and other virtual programs held by the Library can be viewed at anytime on the Library's Youtube Channel. You can also visit the Library's Facebook page for these same programs, as well as updates to the Library's programs and services.
The Downtown Library is located at 450 5th Avenue SE, in the heart of Downtown Cedar Rapids. It is a 94,000 square foot building with a variety of civic spaces and a vibrant collection of library materials. Special features of this location are the Whipple Auditorium, a 200 seat auditorium overlooking Greene Square; and the LivingLearning Roof, a green roof with public seating and space to hold special events. Roasters Café is located in the Downtown Library, providing a full service coffee shop for visitors, as well as catering for meetings and special events.