One Book Two Book: A Celebration of Children's Literature in the City of Literature

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FilmScene (at The Chauncey) | Iowa City

Iowa City UNESCO City of Literature
Publisher/HostIowa City UNESCO City of Literature
One Book Two Book: A Celebration of Children's Literature in the City of Literature
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🦎🐸 Get Ready to Explore a World of Words (& Wetlands!) at One Book Two Book! 📚✨
Join us February 21 for One Book Two Book, Iowa City’s annual celebration of children’s literature presented by the Iowa City UNESCO City of Literature! This FREE, family‑friendly festival is packed with book love and reptile + amphibian fun inspired by our theme of slithery scales, wiggly toes, and cool creatures that live on land and in water.
From book fairs and storytimes to meet‑and‑greets with your favorite characters and a special Amphibian Open House that’s sure to delight young nature lovers, there’s something magical for every young reader and writer! 🐢📖
✨ What to Expect:
• Browse terrific kids’ books at the Book Fair
• Join author Jacqueline Briggs Martin as she reads from her latest book, Turtles Heading Home.
• Sing, dance, and make stories come alive
• Dive into art and writing activities
• Snap photos with familiar characters
• Learn about frogs, toads, and more at the Toadally Awesome Pets Amphibian Open House 🐸
…and so much more!
📍 Free & open to all 🎟️
Bring your curious readers, wear your imaginations, and join us for a weekend of stories, scales, and smiles! 📚💚
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FilmScene (at The Chauncey), 404 E College St, Iowa City, IA 52240-1851, United States

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