BookTube Jr.
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BookTube Jr.
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A Lot or a Little?
The parents' guide to what's in this TV show.
What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that BookTube Jr. is a series that spotlights authors reading stories with representative characters and positive messages. In each episode, an author reads their own picture book and engages in questions and answers with young children in a book club setting. The selected books have profound and developmentally-appropriate themes around self-love, anti-racism, and treating people equally. Viewers, young and old, will leave this virtual book club feeling inspired.
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What's the Story?
BOOKTUBE JR. is a virtual book club for young YouTube viewers. The authors of Antiracist Baby, Eyes That Kiss in the Corners, The Kindness Book, and I Am the Longest Dog are featured among others. A diverse group of children get to interact with each author throughout the reading of the book, by asking questions in a fun and engaging way. For viewers at home, many of the illustrations seemingly come to life with bright animations. Each episode concludes with lessons learned and a unique arts & crafts activity for the children in the book club to complete. The children's voices are just as important as each author's voice.
Is It Any Good?
This show is a wonderful choice for preschool and early elementary school-age children. But the fun and learning doesn't have to stop with them, BookTube Jr. is an engaging choice for the whole family, who can continue to discuss the featured themes once viewing is over. Episodes are 11 minutes or less, making them developmentally appropriate for viewers. All of the books have positive messages about acceptance and how to make the world a better place. The positive impact of each book is displayed in the takeaways that each child in the book club shares.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the art projects the children in the book club do after hearing a book on BookTube Jr. Can you join in and complete one of the projects with them?
What was your favorite story? Why?
Can you think of a question you would want to ask the authors if you were a part of the book club?
TV Details
- Premiere date: September 24, 2021
- Cast: Avery Monsen, Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, Joanna Ho, Todd Parr
- Network: YouTube
- Genre: Educational
- Topics: Book Characters
- TV rating: NR
- Award: Common Sense Selection
- Last updated: July 2, 2022
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