Episode Details
Back to Episodes
31- Books on the Move: The Magic of Bookmobiles
Description
Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text.
Imagine living in a small town in Texas over 100 years ago. You love reading, but the nearest library is miles away, and you don’t have a car. One day, you hear the sound of a wagon approaching, and it’s filled with books just for you! This is the story of how mobile book libraries brought joy to kids just like you.
Sources:
Marilyn M. Sibley, “Douai, Carl Daniel Adolph,” Handbook of Texas Online, accessed June 14, 2024, https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/douai-carl-daniel-adolph. Published by the Texas State Historical Association.
American Library Association and IFLA
🎧😊Podcast Listening Response Activities
🎉 Y’all, it’s freebie time!
Snag your Texas Flag Reading Packet—perfect for grades 4–7!
Plus, join the email list for more Texas-sized learning fun each week.
👉 SEND MY FREEBIE!
Email michelle@txhistory4kids.com
Visit the Website