Tinley Park Librarian Visits Helen Keller on Friday, October 3, 2025

  • Posted October 3, 2025
Four Keller students pose with librarian from the Tinley Park Library after presentation

On Friday, October 3, Ms. Zimmerman from the Tinley Park Public Library visited Helen Keller Elementary to present a book talk on this year’s Monarch and Bluestem Award books.

What are Monarch and Bluestem Award books?

  • The Monarch Award is for K-3 students and recognizes authors and illustrators whose books are voted favorites by Illinois children. Sponsored by the Illinois School Library Media Association (ISLMA), the award encourages students to read critically and explore new authors. It’s named after Illinois’ state insect, the Monarch Butterfly.
  • The Bluestem Award is for grades 3-5 and highlights longer books suitable for older students. Named for the Big Bluestem prairie grass, it celebrates engaging, high-quality literature for young readers.

Librarian from the Tinley Park Library holding a book during while talking to students sitting in the commons during presentation     Student standing across from the Tinley Park Library librarian during presentation while students sitting on the floor raising their hands during presentation

Four Keller students pose with librarian from the Tinley Park Library after presentation     Librarian from the Tinley Park Library holding a book during while talking to students sitting in the commons during presentation

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