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June 10, 11, 12 – 9am to 12pm

Grades 1-4 (going into fall)

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Basketball + Leadership Academy

June 13 – 9am to 8:30pm  

Girls Grades 5-8 (going into for fall 2024)

$130 – lunch and dinner + t shirt included

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The Great Stories Club, made possible through a grant from the American Library Association (ALA) with support from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), aims to empower libraries and schools to engage young adults with accessible, thought-provoking literature.

Through the joint efforts of teen librarian Linda Jerome from the La Crosse Public Library and Christina Scoville, a teacher at Logan High School, the club has been awarded two themes. These themes, “Finding Your Voice: Speaking Truth to Power” and “Deeper than Our Skins: The Present Is a Conversation with the Past,” guide students through eight carefully selected books.

“Engaging with literature that explores big questions about the world around them and their place in it is vital for our students’ growth and understanding,” said Logan High School Teacher Christina Scoville. “Through the Great Stories Club, we have the remarkable chance to ignite hope within our kids, empowering them to discover their voices and shape their futures.”

Selected as one of only 58 libraries nationwide, the La Crosse Public Library will work closely with Logan High School’s LaCrossroads program to engage students in thought-provoking discussions on themes of race, equity, identity, and history. Through curated selections such as “The Poet X” by Elizabeth Acevedo and “American Street” by Ibi Zoboi, students will explore their voices and perspectives while delving into important societal issues.

The April session focused on “The Shadow Hero” by Gene Luen Yang. Following a discussion of the book, students participated in an interactive activity where they created masks representing aspects of their identity and heroism. The students also had the unique opportunity to engage with the author via Zoom in the afternoon.

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Amery has been assembling these care bags filled with necessities such as socks, wipes, toothbrushes, toothpaste, water flavoring, granola bars, and even Kwik Trip gift cards. The items meet immediate needs but also provide a sense of dignity and hope to those receiving them.

“It all started when my family and I made these care bags on my eighth birthday. We didn’t have that many of them, but we wanted to do something nice,” said Amery. “Seeing the smiles on people’s faces when we handed them out made me realize how important it is to help others. So, Care Bag-Ease is like a way to keep spreading that happiness and reminding everyone, even kids like me, that we can do good things too.”

Her desire to expand the impact of her project led her to the upcoming La Crosse SOUP event, where she will present her idea for further support and funding.

La Crosse SOUP, known for its collaborative and community-driven approach, provides a platform for individuals like Amery to pitch creative projects aimed at enhancing the city. Attendees of the event, scheduled for Thursday, April 25, at The Main – An Event Space in downtown La Crosse, will have the opportunity to enjoy soup, bread, and a vote for just a $5 suggested donation. By the end of the night, the audience’s votes determine the recipient of the raised funds to execute their project.

Amery’s enthusiasm and dedication to Care Bag-Ease highlight the potential for individuals of all ages to make a difference in their communities. “Everyone could do this and this could be the start,” Amery added, emphasizing the importance of collective action in addressing social issues.

If successful in her pitch at La Crosse SOUP, Amery plans to utilize the funds to expand Care Bag-Ease, to assemble an additional 100 care bags. Her vision extends beyond immediate assistance, aiming to inspire others to initiate similar projects and create a ripple effect of kindness and support.

Amery’s story serves as a reminder that small acts of compassion can lead to significant impact, and with community support, initiatives like Care Bag-Ease have the potential to bring about positive change in La Crosse and beyond. Join us at La Crosse SOUP to show your support for Amery and other aspiring changemakers as they work towards a brighter future for our city.

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