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START THE JOURNEY

Read the book in March so you'll be ready for all the exciting literary adventures beginning in April.

ABOUT THE BOOK

The Call of the Wild reaches into the very basic and instinctual parts of the human soul, calling on our own adventurous intuitions. The characters in this book will tug at your heart and draw you into the story. The Call of the Wild, written by Jack London, explores the lives and experiences of animals so humans may understand that all creatures experience both victory and defeat.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Jack London's story of Buck, the St. Bernard/Scotch Shepherd dog, is not much different than his own life's story. London struggled through most of his adolescence and adulthood trying to makes ends meet and discover unclaimed riches. Though he never found gold during his time in Alaska and Canada, he did discover his wealth of experiences were worth their weight in gold through his captivating novels and interesting stories.

FAMILY PROGRAMS

APRIL CELEBRATION

April 1 @ Art Walk, Main Library

Join JPL for "The Big Read: The Big Snowy Day".

Activities will include panning for gold, rock climbing in the courtyard and REAL snow! We'll be making snow angels and special guest Kathryn Peyton will read The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack-Keats. Be sure to button up because it might be warm in Jacksonville that day but a snow storm is headed straight for the library.

Family Programs will include book discussions and clubs, children's story times, arts and crafts and animal education at the Main Library and branch libraries.

GRAND FINALE

May 6 @ Art Walk

Check back for all the exciting details as information becomes available.

EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS

The Library has established three key partnerships with community organizations serving youth. Educational partners will receive copies of the book and will serve as locations for book discussions and special programs.

IMPACT HOUSE is a residential facility for at risk youth. Impact House provides individual, group and family counseling, social and life skills, and on-site educational services.

JEAN RIBAULT HIGH SCHOOL is located in Northwest Jacksonville serving more than 1200 students in grades 9-12. Jean Ribault is committed to providing students with quality learning experiences.

THE BRIDGE OF NE FLORIDA is an agency that works to build bridges connecting children to the opportunities they need to overcome the despair of their surroundings and to aspire to a better life.