First Chapter Fridays
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Pax by Sara Pennypacker
12 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A beloved tale about a fox and his boy.
Ra, The Mighty Cat Detective by A. B. Greenfield
05 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A comical adventure set in ancient Egypt!
A Circle of Elephants by Eric Dinerstein
29 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
An adventure set in the wild jungles of Nepal.
Coo by Kaela Noel
22 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Take to the skies with this heartwarming adventure.
War Horse by Michael Morpurgo
15 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A classic animal adventure set amidst World War I.
Music for Tigers by Michelle Kadarusman
08 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
An adventure that will take you deep inside Tasmania's wild rainforests.
Song For a A Whale by Lynne Kelly
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Inspired by the real Blue 55, a whale living off the Pacific Coast of Washington.
Crenshaw by Katherine Applegate
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The first selection for this summer's animal-themed program, Tails and Tales.
5.14.21: Other Words for Home by Jasmine Warga
13 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Another nominee for this year's Great Stone Face book award, and a novel in verse!
5.7.21: Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz Ryan
06 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Travel to Mexico and California in this historical tale.
4.23.21: A Talent for Trouble by Natasha Farrant
22 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to the first two chapters of this Great Stone Face nominee.
4.16.21: Beyond the Bright Sea by Lauren Wolk
15 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to the first chapter of this watery tale.
4.9.21: From The Desk of Zoe Washington by Janae Marks
08 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to the first chapter of this Great Stone Face nominee.
4.2.21: The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin
01 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to the first chapter of this classic middle-grade mystery!
3.19.21: The Silver Arrow by Lev Grossman
18 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to the first chapter of this fantasy adventure.
3.12.21: Appleblossom the Possum by Holly Goldberg Sloan
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Celebrate nocturnal animals with this silly adventure story!
3.5.21: Charlotte's Web by E. B. White
04 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to the first chapter of this classic animal tale.
2.26.21: The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to the first three chapters of this Newbury-award-winning tale!
2.19.21: Henry and the Chalk Dragon by Jennifer Trafton
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to the first chapter of this fantasy adventure.
2.12.21: Clean Getaway by Nic Stone
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to the first chapter of this road trip tale!
2.5.21: Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to the beginning chapters of this classic memoir by Jacqueline Woodson.
1.29.21: When You Trap A Tiger by Tae Keller (Newbury Winner)
28 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to the first chapter of this year's Newbury Medal winner.
1.29.21: Planet Earth is Blue by Nicole Panteleakos
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to the first chapter of this space-themed Great Stone Face nominee.
1.22.21: The Adventures of a South Pole Pig by Chris Kurtz
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to the first chapter of this silly wintry tale.
1.8.21: Ophelia and the Marvelous Boy by Karen Foxlee
04 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
First Chapter Fridays is a weekly podcast from the Baker Free Library.