Hastings Reads’ family event provides annual fun for families with children in elementary school. This year’s
elementary book, Looking for Happy by Ty Chapman, is a hopeful and beautiful picture book and a finalist for a
Minnesota Book award.
Families with young ones are invited to the YMCA on Friday, February 23 for a night of pizza, books, and
movement. Best of all, author Ty Chapman will be joining in the fun and signing copies of his book! A limited
number of copies of the book are on sale now at Tilden and the YMCA for $20.
According to Beaming Books, Looking for Happy is about a little boy who learns that “Every day is different. Some
days everything goes right--you're in the groove and feeling like yourself. But some days, it's a lot harder to find
happy because everything is just blah. Sometimes everything that should be fun just feels . . . flat. A young boy is having one of those dreary days, and nothing seems to help. But after trying his grandmother's way to shake the blues also fails, he discovers that happiness is easiest to find when you're not looking. This picture book gently
reminds readers that it's normal to have happy and sad days and normalizes speaking about emotions and
seeking help. Heartfelt and hopeful, the story models emotional intelligence and self-awareness for readers of all
ages.”
Pizza will be served from 6-6:30, and then children will complete fun projects and activities with the author. You do not need to be a member of the YMCA, and no registration is required.
