It's Autism Acceptance Month!
April is Autism Acceptance Month! Take a look at our booklist, Awesome Books About Autism, to find stories with autistic characters, self-help books, and books that will help kids and families learn more about autism.
Kids
The Clean-Up Monster
It's time for Roscoe and Ivy to clean up! But when they look at the task in front of them, there is just NO WAY they can do it. The toys are jumbled and the dough is mixed up. They don't even know where to start! Roscoe and Ivy must work as a team to tidy the room, even when they discover their clean up methods are different. If they do a good job, they might just catch a glimpse of the Clean-Up Monster.
My Dinosaur Shoes
Come along with Roscoe & Ivy as Roscoe transitions to a new pair of shoes! Roscoe really, really loves his puppy shoes. They're so soft! So comfy! So... PERFECT! When his puppy shoes get to be too small, it's time for a new pair of dinosaur shoes. Dinosaur shoes?! Those shoes are different, and new things can be scary. It's a good thing Roscoe's gentle big sister Ivy knows how to help him get used to his new shoes.
Oh Brother! (A Graphic Memoir)
An autobiographical story about an Australian girl named Gina who navigates a family move, starting middle school, and going through puberty while simultaneously negotiating the evolving needs of her nonverbal autistic brother, Rob.
The Girl in the Walls
Sent to spend the summer with her seemingly critical Grandma Jojo, neurodivergent and artistic V discovers a ghostly girl in the walls and must uncover the ghost's desires and her grandmother's secrets before their relationship is irreparably damaged.
Boogie Woogie Babies
Monday, April 20, 10:30-11:00
Ms. Tiffany is back! Boogie Woogie Babies is a 30-minute dance class for baby and their big person! Recommended for ages 6 months to 3 years.
Join us to show off your moves and have some fun. Grown-ups, yes, this counts as your cardio for the day!
Sensory Storytime at the Community Arts Center
Hear silly stories read aloud and sing along to popular nursery rhymes. Fidgets and flexible seating will be available. All are welcome, although this storytime is designed for children with disabilities and their families to attend together.
Please note this storytime will be held offsite at the Community Arts Center located at 721 Cranbury Rd, East Brunswick, NJ 08816.
Storytime at the Community Arts Center
Gather together for fun with stories, songs, and rhymes! All ages are welcome to attend, although this interactive program is designed for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with their caregivers.
Please note this storytime will be held offsite at the Community Arts Center located at 721 Cranbury Rd, East Brunswick, NJ 08816.
Yoga Storytime at the Community Arts Center
Gather together for fun with stories and gentle yoga stretches! All ages are welcome to attend, although this interactive program is designed for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with their caregivers.
Participants are encouraged to bring a mat or a towel.
Please note this storytime will be held offsite at the Community Arts Center located at 721 Cranbury Rd, East Brunswick, NJ 08816.
Chinese Language and Culture Awareness
Join the Chinese National Honors Society students from East Brunswick High School (EBHS) for a drop-in event focusing on literacy and arts & crafts to promote awareness of Chinese culture.
EBHS students will offer Mandarin tutoring for all school-age children; priority will be given to students who are currently enrolled in the Mandarin program at East Brunswick schools.
In addition, EBHS students will provide cultural crafts and bilingual Chinese-English readalouds of books by Asian-American Pacific Islander (AAPI) authors.