Listen as Marsha from the New York Public Library reads “Sock Story” by C. K. Smouha. This funny story is about a sock’s crisis situation of losing his pair!

In this clip Zach reads “Suki’s Kimono” by Chieri Uegaki. Learn about Suki’s heritage and the importance the Kimono holds.

Sherice White from the New York Public Library reads “Crown” by Derrick Barnes. This award winning book is about a young boy’s feelings while getting a haircut. Have you ever gotten your hair cut? How did you feel?

Listen in as our friend Henry Appiah reads “Skin Like Mine” by Latashia M. Perry. This story teaches us about diversity through the uniqueness of our skin.

Zach reads “The Name Jar” by Yangsook Choi. It can be tough starting a new school, even more so when your classmates cannot pronounce your name! What would you do if someone mispronounced your name?

Zach reads “The Magical Yet” by Angela DiTerlizz. It is a reminder that although life’s challenges may be frustrating and time consuming, great things take time.

Zach reads “Mr. Tanen’s Tie Trouble” by Maryann Cocca-Leffler. In this story, the students are in charge at Lynnhurst School during career day. Olivia takes Mr. Tanen’s place as principal and gets into his locked closet filled with 998 crazy and funky ties.

Evie reads “Samira and the Skeletons” by Camilla Kuhn. This story follows a young Samira has her imagination leads her to imagine all of her classmates as skeletons!

Read along with Lauren from the New York Public Library as she reads “Octopants” by Suzy Senior. This fun and whimsical story about an embarrassed octopus who doesn’t have any pants!

What happens when the monsters under Rosie’s bed are anything but what she expected? Enjoy this original story written by a real kid, 12-year-old Ava in Illinois, presented by Story Pirates.