This was the second year hosting this event. Each child had the opportunity to choose a book and get some candy during normal trick or treating in my neighborhood. It was an abnormally warm Halloween, and the kids were out in full force. We went through double the number of books that were given out last year with me pulling stock from my own authored reserve books.
The kids were excited about the books and frequently forgot to pick up the candy treats. Parents were much more engaged this year and asked more questions. They also aided their children more in selecting books. The lesson learned from this event was that on warm Halloweens participation doubles, and I have to ensure there are enough books in all the categories (board books, picture books, early reader, middle grade, and young adult- not to mention accommodating for certain gender preferences). In this case, I definitely needed more middle grade books. It’s always going to be a balancing act. Next year, I’ll probably be overstocked.
TO FIND MY BOOKS:
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