In an expansion of the African Story Hour experience, Madison Public Library has partnered with The Institute for Regional and International Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in collaboration with Wisconsin Public Libraries to bring the world to YOU through the brand-new Children’s International Story Hour!
Each session this fall will take place at Pinney Library and will be a time of sharing award-winning children’s literature that celebrates the diversity of arts, culture, and language across the globe.
Participants will also learn about global music and engage in hands-on crafts that stimulate their curiosity. Each week promises to be fun and enriching! The event is free and designed for children ages 5–10 and their caregivers, but all are welcome.
Upcoming Events:
Storytimes take place on select Mondays throughout the fall at Pinney Library. No registration is required.
- Sept 8
Africa
Book: Africa Is Not a Country - September 15
Identity/Self-Acceptance
Book: Where Are You From? - September 22
Dominican Republic-USA
Book: Islandborn - September 29
France
Book: Step into My Shoes - Oct 6
China
Book: A Big Mooncake for Little Star - Oct 13:
Nigeria
Book: I’ll See You in Ijebu - Oct 20
Mexico-USA
Book: Dreamers - Oct 27
Palestine
Book: Homeland: My Father Dreams of Palestine - Nov 10
Sierra Leone
Book: The Taste of Home - Nov 17
Korea
Book: The Ocean Calls: A Haenyeo Mermaid Story - Nov 24
Azerbaijan
Book: TBD - Dec 8
Egypt
Book: Zamzam - December 15:
Malaysia
Malaysian Children’s Favorite Stories
Please note, schedule subject to change, check here and/or the Pinney library’s website for the latest schedule.