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Warren County StoryWalk® debuts new title
The Warren County StoryWalk® at Eastham Park has a new featured title! We Are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom is the tale of a young Ojiwbe girl who learns from her Nokomis (grandmother) about the importance of protecting our shared planet and invites all to become stewards of the Earth. The Caldecott Award-winning book features stunning and colorful illustrations by Michaela Goode.
We Are Water Protectors was donated to the Warren County StoryWalk® in loving memory of the Hon. James M. Eastham, Sr. Eastham was passionate about the Shenandoah River, his family donated the land to build Eastham Park so that the entire community could access and enjoy its beauty.
“We are honored to be able to memorialize the Hon. James M. Eastham, Sr.’s legacy through the Warren County StoryWalk®,” said Michelle Ross, Samuels Library Executive Director, “This title is a wonderful way to commemorate someone who was so dedicated to the Shenandoah River and our community.”
We Are Water Protectors will be featured through March 14, 2022.
The Warren County StoryWalk® was established in 2021 through a partnership between Rotary Club of Front Royal, Warren County Parks & Recreation, and Samuels Public Library. Anyone interested in sponsoring a StoryWalk® title may contact Michal Ashby at mashby@samuelslibrary.net or 540-635-3153. Sponsorship forms are available on the Samuels Public Library website: www.samuelslibrary.net.
The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT, and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. Storywalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson.
About Samuels Public Library
Samuels Public Library brings people, information, and ideas together to enrich lives and build community. A 501(c)(3) organization, the library annually serves 200,000 visitors, checks out nearly 400,000 books, electronic and digital services, and provides essential computer access, wireless service, and public meeting spaces for the community. To learn more, visit www.samuelslibrary.net or call (540) 635-3153.
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