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On the Kids’ Shelf
Tuesdays during Morning Edition at 6:42 and 8:42 a.m., during All Things Considered at 3:48 p.m., and at 9:20 p.m.
Hosted by Washoe County Library System

Every Tuesday, librarians from the Washoe County Library System offer story time, fun activities and early literacy tips to keep young readers engaged.

Browse previous episodes on the Washoe County Library System’s website.

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  • On The Kids' Shelf: "The Boycott Blues: How Rosa Parks Inspired a Nation"
    Maya from the Washoe County Library System brings us a book about Rosa Parks by Andrea Davis Pinkney. Each Tuesday there's a new read for you and the little ones in your life at KUNR. Tune in for what's On The Kids' Shelf.
  • On The Kids' Shelf: Stickler Loves The World
    This week for On The Kids' Shelf, Lysa from the Washoe County Library System brings us a book called Stickler Loves The World by Lane Smith.
  • On The Kids' Shelf: Dog Loves Drawing
    This week for On The Kids' Shelf Russell from the Washoe County Library System brings us a book called Dog Loves Drawing by Louise Yates.
  • On The Kids' Shelf: How Are You, Verity?
    This week for On The Kids' Shelf, Sasha from the Washoe County Library System brings us a book called 'How Are You, Verity?' by Meghan Wilson Duff.
  • On The Kids' Shelf: I Am Bat
    This week for On The Kids' Shelf, Teree from the Washoe County Library System brings us a book called I Am Bat.
  • On The Kids' Shelf: Franklin and Luna Go to the Moon.
    This week for On The Kids' Shelf, Jackie from the Washoe County Library System brings us a book called 'Franklin and Luna Go to the Moon'. Each week, bring your little one up to the speaker and join KUNR for a new recommendation On The Kids' Shelf from a local librarian each week!
  • On The Kids' Shelf: 'La Heroina Hua Mulan'
    This week for On The Kids' Shelf Maya from the Washoe County Library System brings us a book called La Heroina Hua Mulan. Join KUNR each Tuesday to find out what's On The Kids' Shelf at your local library!
  • On The Kids' Shelf: All at Once Upon a Time
    This week for On The Kids' Shelf Lysa from the Washoe County Library System brings us a book called 'All at Once Upon a Time' by Mara Rockliff.
  • On The Kids' Shelf: Finn's Little Fibs
    This week for On The Kids' Shelf Russell from the Washoe County Library System brings us a book called 'Finn's Little Fibs' by Tom Percival.
  • On The Kids' Shelf: Usha and the Big Digger
    Today, Jackie from the Washoe County Library System has a book and kids' activity to share. Join us for "Usha and the Big Digger" written by Amitha Jagannath Knight, and illustrated by Sandhya Prabhat. Each Tuesday there's a new book On The Kids' Shelf at KUNR, so tune in—and happy reading!