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StoryWalk
Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats
Now Open!
Bundle up and spend some time outside in our garden reading The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats in our Winter Story Walk!
StoryWalk is displayed in the library’s native plant garden, to the left of the main entrance.
“If we could see each other exactly as the other is, this would be a different world.”
-Ezra Jack Keats
Ezra Jack Keats (1916-1983) pioneered American children’s literature. He based the lives of his multiracial characters on his childhood but added loving parents, friends, and pets. He wanted no child to be an outsider. Keats was one of the first children’s book authors to use an urban setting for his stories. He is accredited with introducing multiculturalism into mainstream American children’s literature.
Published in 1962, The Snowy Day was awarded the Caldecott Medal in 1963. Keats described creating The Snowy Day “like a child playing. I was in a world with no rules.” Keats experimented with techniques he had never tried – combining collage, handmade stamps, and spattering ink – to create the striking illustrations for which The Snowy Day is now famous. Almost twenty books written and illustrated by Ezra followed The Snowy Day, six of which include Peter as he grows from childhood to early adolescence.
The Snowy Day is our featured StoryWalk book for the winter season. Take a stroll while immersing yourself in this classic story. Check the Events Calendar for all The Snowy Day activities this month!
Explore Ezra Jack Keats’ work and read one of over 20 books he wrote and illustrated.
About Our StoryWalk
Spend time with your family outdoors, discovering a story!
Join us for our upcoming outdoor adventure at the library! The StoryWalk Project allows families to engage in a fun and educational activity. It combines the joys of reading with the beauty of nature. As you follow the pages of a picture book, you can explore the outdoors on our South Whitehall campus while enjoying a captivating story.
Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT, founded the StoryWalk Project. She created a partnership with the Vermont Bicycle and Pedestrian Coalition and the Kellog Hubbard Library. This initiative aims to promote literacy, physical activity, and family bonding uniquely and interactively. Participating in our StoryWalk lets you enjoy a leisurely walk through our scenic campus. It is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in a beautiful story that will captivate readers of all ages.
StoryWalk is an excellent opportunity for families to spend quality time together. Avoid screens and distractions while fostering a love for reading and the outdoors. We encourage you to join us for this exciting outdoor experience and make lasting memories with your loved ones. Stay tuned for more information on our upcoming StoryWalk event, and prepare to embark on a literary journey like no other!
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Updated 2/7/25