First Chapter Fridays
20 videos Looking for a great read? Listen to authors read the first chapter of their books! There’s something fun for all grade levels and interests.-
Play video Jasmine Warga First Chapter Friday
Jasmine Warga First Chapter Friday
Jasmine Warga reads the first chapter of her novel The Shape of Thunder. It’s a deeply moving story, told with exceptional grace about friendship and loss – and how believing in impossible things can help us heal.
11:20
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Play video Kevin Henkes First Chapter Friday
Kevin Henkes First Chapter Friday
Kevin Henkes reads the first chapter of Billy Miller Makes a Wish. The stand-alone companion to The Year of Billy Miller, this novel is a laugh-out-loud funny story about summer, family and wishes that (almost) come true.
4:45
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Play video Dwayne Reed First Chapter Friday
Dwayne Reed First Chapter Friday
Dwayne Reed reads the first chapter of his novel Simon B. Rhymin', a humorous and heartwarming bounce-to-the-beat underdog story about a young rapper whose rhymes help bring his community together.
9:53
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Play video Justina Ireland First Chapter Friday
Justina Ireland First Chapter Friday
Justina Ireland reads the first chapter of Ophie's Ghost, her memorable story of the truths of history and family that refuse to stay buried and the courage it takes to face them.
17:21
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Play video Jennifer L. Holm First Chapter Friday
Jennifer L. Holm First Chapter Friday
Jennifer L. Holm reads the first chapter of her book The Lion of Mars, an out-of-this-world novel about a kid raised on Mars who learns that he can't be held back by the fears of the grown-ups around him.
4:16
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Play video Chrystal D. Giles First Chapter Friday
Chrystal D. Giles First Chapter Friday
Chrystal D. Giles reads the first chapter of her novel Take Back the Block, a story about an irresistible 6th grader. The book explores what it means to belong to a place and a movement – and to fight for what you believe in.
11:39
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Play video Alex Aster First Chapter Friday
Alex Aster First Chapter Friday
Alex Aster reads the first chapter of her book Curse of the Forgotten City, the second book in the Emblem Island series. In this story, Tor, Engle and Melda must stop a band of cursed pirates from taking over their home.
7:10
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Play video Kosoko Jackson First Chapter Friday
Kosoko Jackson First Chapter Friday
This video contains language that may not be appropriate for all audiences. Viewer discretion is advised. Kosoko Jackson reads the first chapter of "Yesterday is History," a novel about letting go of the past and figuring out your future.
11:49
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Play video Holly Goldberg Sloan First Chapter Friday
Holly Goldberg Sloan First Chapter Friday
Holly Goldberg Sloan reads the first chapter of her novel The Elephant in the Room, a moving story of family separation and the importance of the connection between animals and humans.
14:09
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Play video Diana Ma First Chapter Friday
Diana Ma First Chapter Friday
Diana Ma reads the first chapter of Heiress Apparently. The first book in an epic and romantic YA series following the fictionalized descendants of the only officially recognized empress regent of China.
14:10
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Play video Kit Rosewater First Chapter Friday
Kit Rosewater First Chapter Friday
Kit Rosewater reads the first chapter of Kenzie Kickstarts a Team (Book 1 of the Derby Daredevils Series). A highly illustrated middle-grade series that celebrates new friendships, first crushes, and getting out of your comfort zone.
10:30
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Play video Kerrie Logan Hollihan First Chapter Friday
Kerrie Logan Hollihan First Chapter Friday
Kerrie Logan Hollihan reads the first chapter of Ghosts Unveiled, the second book in the the Creepy and True Series. This book offers readers a new twist on a much-beloved subject. Ghosts are undeniably creepy, but could they also be true?
11:24
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