Flannel Friday Roundup: May 29th

Hello and welcome to this week's round-up of Flannel Friday creations! While few in number, there is much to admire!

Flannel Friday: Superhero Logo Super Matchup

While I realize many librarians may already be "superhero-ed out," I've got yet another flannel to add for your summer reading repertoire!

Yesterday, we hosted our huge summer reading kickoff event. We had Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and even Merida (Disney princess superhero!) come out to get our patrons excited about this year's program. In addition to archery lessons and superhero training, I created some games and crafts for the kids. That's where this flannel comes in. It was a game kids could play matching a superhero to his corresponding logo.

Here's one kid playing the game in action:

He's doing a pretty good job, too!

Flannel Friday: May 29th Placeholder

Hello Flannel Friday friends! If you'd like to be included in this week's roundup, go ahead and post the links to your fantastic flannel feats in the comments below!

Flippin' fun alliteration will not be included. For reals.

Star Wars: Jedi Academy

Star Wars: Jedi Academy
(Jedi Academy #1)
Jeffrey Brown

My rating: ★★★

ISBN: 978-0545505178
Publisher: Scholastic
Date of publication: August 27, 2013
Age: Grades 3 - 7
Genre: Science Fiction

Themes: The Force, bullies, friendship, students

Roan is looking forward to moving on to Pilot School, just like his brother, dad, and grandfather before him. To his horror and confusion, however, he is rejected admittance—and is mysteriously accepted to the Jedi Academy. Working with "the Force" and some sort of beam sword? Wrinkly, old green guys for teachers? What has Roan gotten into?

Part diary, part comic, this book is definitely a non-traditional format to draw non-traditional readers—and traditional readers alike. However, it was not my style. Still, it was good. Roan struggles with typical preteen/new school issues such as girls, new friends, bullies, and tough school subjects, but all while being a Jedi. So Roan is relatable, as well as admirable. Overall, however, the story was a bit dry—it's definitely more focused on the school drama than Jedi/Star Wars action. In the end, it's not my favorite, but I can see it as an easy recommendation for reluctant readers and Star Wars fans.

Readalikes include Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Big Nate.

Find it at your library or on Amazon