Thursday, November 7 – Thursday, November 21, 2024
Get ready to embark on an enchanting journey through Washington Park, Chicago with Montgomery “Monty” Carver in Montgomery and the Case of the Golden Key, by debut author Tracy Occomy Crowder. Ray County Library patrons can experience this nostalgic adventure with Big Library Read, the world’s largest digital book club. From November 7-21, Tracy Occomy Crowder’s Montgomery and the Case of the Golden Key is available for free as an ebook and audiobook on the Libby app through the Ray County Library. Library card holders can join thousands of others around the globe in reading the digital book without waitlists or holds and access lesson plans and discussion guides from TeachingBooks.net for facilitating age-appropriate conversations about story writing, cultural representation, and historical fiction. A fabulous family read, Montgomery and the Case of the Golden Key promises to captivate readers of all ages with its delightful story of discovery, resilience, and the power of community.
To celebrate this thrilling tale, we’re inviting kids ages 12 and under to create their own artwork inspired by the book. Patrons can share their creations (with parent permission or from a parent’s account) on social media using the hashtag #BigLibraryRead on social media from November 7-21 to enter for a chance to win the Adventurer’s Prize Pack!
- A signed copy of Montgomery and the Case of the Golden Key
- A cool LCD display kids metal detector for real-life treasure hunting!
- A leather-bound journal with a vintage key enclosure for all their notes and discoveries
- An Instant Print camera to capture every adventure
- A pair of Belkian Soundform Headphones for diving into audiobooks
- See official rules for details.
LIVE READING – November 21 from 5-7 PM CDT
In addition to free lesson plans and discussion materials being offered on their website, Legler Regional Library in Chicago, Illinois will be hosting a live event on November 21 from 5-7 PM CDT. Tracy Occomy Crowder will be attending from 6-7 PM for a live reading, audience Q&A, and story writing activity. Any readers that are interested in attending virtually can register here or via Legler Regional’s website!