Kids took part in a fun, new way to read a book: Performing it.
Dancers from the Kern Dance Alliance performed “The Lion and the Mouse” at Beale Library Friday.
Books in Motion is a program that links dance and reading by focusing on Common Core standards for reading literature for children in kindergarten through third grade.
It’s a new take on engaging kids to embrace reading more books.
Performances will be held throughout the rest of the month.
You will need to register to reserve a spot for Books in Motion:
To register for Books in Motion:
Call the specific Kern County Library Branch (kerncountylibrary.org) or Barnes & Noble Bakersfield at 661-631-2575 to reserve your spot for Books in Motion.
Books in Motion Performances
July 10: 1 p.m., Rosamond Branch, “The Lion and the Mouse” – Mojave Movement Arts Center
July 12: 2 p.m., Northeast Branch, “The Lion and the Mouse” – Downtown Dance Arts
July 12: 2 p.m., Southwest Branch, “Giraffes Cant Dance” – Mallory Academy of Dance
July 13: 3 p.m., California City Branch, “The Lion and the Mouse” – Mojave Movement Arts Center
July 17: 2 p.m., Arvin Branch, “Giraffes Cant Dance” – Mallory Academy of Dance
July 19: 11:30 a.m., Delano Branch, “Giraffes Can’t Dance” – Mallory Academy of Dance
July 20: 2 p.m., Southwest Branch, “Kitchen Dance” – Spotlight Dance Academy
July 23: 1 p.m., Barnes and Noble, “Kitchen Dance” – Spotlight Dance Academy
July 26: 1 p.m., Barnes and Noble, “Giraffes Can’t Dance”- Mallory Academy of Dance
July 27: 2 p.m., Southwest Branch, “Dino Dance” -Dancer’s Turnout Academy
July 27: 3 p.m., Beale Branch, “Kitchen Dance” – Spotlight Dance Academy
July 30: 11:30 a.m., Baker Branch, “Kitchen Dance” – Spotlight Dance Academy
