World War II Day

Today's World War II day at Station. It's amazing to see the kids transformed with their costumes. Girls who are usually wandering the hallways in shorts and flip-flops are wearing June Cleaver skirts and pearls! I'm listening to the high school jazz band belting out 40's tunes as I write this and I'm boppin' at the typewriter while the kids are jitterbugging to Glenn Miller tunes.

If you're interested in what happened during World War II, check out the bookshelf next to the circ desk. I've placed a variety of books about World War II stories and non-fiction there.


One of my favorites is Code Talker by Joseph Bruchac. It's the story of Ned Begay and how we helped win the war in the Pacific through his bravery and sacrifice. This historical fiction tells the story of the Navajos who left the reservation to volunteer at the front and translate the information needed about enemy positions.



Maus is one of the most unique books about World War II and the holocaust. Artist Art Spiegelman tells his father Vladek Spiegelman's story in graphic novel format. His unique storytelling style takes us from our comfortable homes into the frightening background of war-torn Poland. The story format and profound telling so unique it won the Pulizer prize for literature when it was released.