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The Official Magazine of Grandview Heights, Upper Arlington and Marble Cliff

There’s No Place Like UA Ohio Hospital Association president enjoys close community

12 In Focus

Pride and Joy

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Rainbow UA set to host second annual Pride event

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Holistic Health

Grandview Heights expands focus of health and PE classes

20 Student Spotlight Coding Connections

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UAHS computer science club teaches students about the ever-changing world of technology

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Faces

By Cameron Carr

There’s No Place Like UA

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n some ways, Mike Abrams hasn’t traveled far. He was born at Mount Carmel St. Ann’s, when it was still located downtown, just five miles from where he now works as president and CEO of the Ohio Hospital Association (OHA).

But that’s deceiving. Abrams has followed a long path to where he is today

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Mike Abrams (left), Memorial Health President Chip Hubbs and American Hospital Association President Rick Pollack at the historical marker for OHA’s inaugural meeting.

and now serves a vitally important role in Ohio’s health care system. OHA represents 250 hospitals and 15 hospital systems statewide. He’s also taken on a number of additional roles, including a

position on Gov. Mike DeWine’s Executive Workforce Board.

All this, however, was not part of the initial plan. Abrams started off his career with an undergraduate degree in politiMay/June 2022 • www.trivillagemagazine.com

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Ohio Hospital Association president enjoys close community

Fit Five 1. Find a way to work exercise into your everyday routine.

Abrams says biking to work, via paths and trails easily accessible in the Tri-Village area, is an excellent idea.

2. Get outside. “There are health benefits of simply being outside – and that does not necessarily mean exercising outside, although that’s great,” he says. He recommends reading The Nature Fix by Florence Williams for more on the topic.

3. Make healthy activities part of your routine. The Abrams family regularly takes the mile-long walk to church at St. Andrew Catholic Church.

Mike Abrams and his wife Mary Ann with neighbors Cathy and David Schilling

4. Good nutrition starts at the grocery store. “If you can resist the temptation to take home a gallon of ice cream, and you don’t have access to it,” Abrams says, “suddenly you’ll find a healthier choice.” He adds that an occasional treat isn’t a problem.

cal science and a master’s in public administration, both from the University of 5. Enjoy community activities. Abrams enjoys playing at The Ohio State University Golf Club in Upper Arlington and visiting area parks. The Indiana. family also makes a point to go to community festivals, CAPA productions “I really was not looking for a career and art exhibitions. in health care but there was an opportunity to do government affairs for the physicians of Indiana,” Abrams says. “I quickly fell in love with the subject matter. It’s an important matter of public policy and it’s almost the only job I’ve had since college.”

Health care proved a natural fit for Abrams. The work provided the opportunity to make an impact on what he considers to be some of the most impactful institutions within any community.

“I’ve always said that the local hospital is the crown jewel of every community it’s in,” he says. “I’m really privileged to have an opportunity to have a leadership role in an organization that represents all those crown jewels.”

After spending nearly a decade with the Indiana State Medical Association, and another 16 years with the Iowa Medical Society, Abrams finally returned to his home state.

Most of his family roots connect back to the southern portion of Ohio, leaving the question open of where to live near Columbus.

It was actually his wife, Mary Ann, that first attracted the family to Upper Arlington. Mary Ann, a physician at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, had lived in Upper Arlington while attending The Ohio State University College of Medicine. So when Abrams began at OHA and the family began looking for a home in central Ohio, Upper Arlington was the clear frontrunner.

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“There’s just a charm about our community that people find it difficult to replicate in other areas.”

The area proved a natural fit for the whole family – including their children Elizabeth and Thomas.

“The community of Arlington is one of the enviable communities in the state,”

Abrams says. “Every community has a little bit of a personality or a chemistry. I think people are really appreciative of the chemistry that Arlington has been able to develop for itself.”

The Abrams family has found Upper Arlington to be an intimate community.

That includes the easy walks to parks or

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church and the proximity to Columbus’ events, but it’s the community members that really make the city feel like home.

Good neighbors mean friends are always just a couple minutes away, and impromptu gatherings are a regular occurrence in Abrams’ neighborhood.

The walkability of the neighborhood took on a new meaning for Abrams when the COVID-19 pandemic began. Like many others, Abrams spent increasing time working at home – he says the neighborhood became his office as he regularly walked outside during phone calls. But for the health care system, it was a time of exhausting work and crucial decisions.

Abrams says that he worked seven days a week, communicating with DeWine and then-Director of the Ohio Department of Health Amy Acton.

Experts, officials and other advisors were working to sort out highly public dilemmas, such as whether or not to cancel the Arnold Sports Festival, while dealing with the challenges of a new virus that scientists were still working to understand.

Ohio Lt. Gov. Jon Husted and Abrams during an OHA workforce summit.

“When you look back on this pandemic,” Abrams says, “the decisions that were made, … it feels like they were obvious decisions, but at the time they were not.”

As the impacts of the pandemic wane, new concerns have moved to the forefront of Abrams’ mind, workforce supply high among them.

DeWine’s Workforce Board is one place that Abrams has been able to confront those issues.

“When you talk to people who work in community colleges and you talk to people who work in really every other industry in the state, their problems are not that different from a workforce standpoint,” he says.

Abrams and Mary Ann also contributed to the creation of a health care-oriented classroom at Bishop Watterson High School, the school Thomas graduated from. They’re not alone in their efforts though. Abrams says Upper Arlington, and the Columbus area in general, fosters a generous and caring community that’s attentive to the needs of the future.

And health care is just part of the picture. For Abrams, it’s an indicator for society as a whole.

“I’ve always said if you want to know what’s going on in a community you should pull over and talk to the high school principal or the hospital CEO,” he says. “They can tell you what you want to know.”

“There were large public policy questions, there were careful science questions that had to be addressed, there were specific constituent casework problems that had to be addressed and everything in between,” Abrams says. “And those problems were changing daily, hourly.”

From the macro perspective of OHA, those challenges included anticipating hospitals reaching capacity, helping to manage the limited supply of resources such as ventilators and advocating for hospitals as the pause in elective procedures limited Cameron Carr is an editor at CityScene Media Group. Feedback welcome at ccarr@cityscenemediagroup.com. financial resources.

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In Focus

By Claire Miller

Pride and Joy Rainbow UA set to host second annual Pride event

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Kathy Adams, one of the founders of Rainbow UA and the first LGBTQ city council member, reads a proclamation in honor of Pride Month from the city.

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elebration. Love. Joy. Community. Pride.

Upper Arlington will make space to celebrate the rainbow spectrum of the LGBTQ experience with the second edition of Rainbow UA’s Pride festival on Sunday, June 5. The event begins at 1 p.m. at Mallway Park.

Last year’s celebration was a major success for the new group, which celebrated its one-year anniversary in February.

Rainbow UA members had no idea what to expect when planning the inaugural event, says co-founder Jillian Maruskin.

“We were really impressed by the amount of people that came out, particularly the amount of families,” she says. “So, when we sat down after it was over, we were really adamant about keeping it as family-friendly as possible and as focused on our youth here in the community as we can, because they seem to be just super excited about it. That was kind of the impetus for this year.”

Organization members took everything they learned from year one to cater the day even more toward kids, preteens and teenagers.

The event exclusively features vendors and food trucks with local and/or diverse owners. A stage with live entertainment hosts both school and local groups. Drag performances, which were a hit with all ages last year, return to stage this year.

Community organizations booths, including Stonewall Columbus, GLSEN and Kaleidoscope, will provide educational resources and information about their services. Pride goers can also relax in shaded tents and a teen lounge space.

Christy Seghi reads a story as part of Rainbow UA’s children’s activities for Pride in 2021.

“If someone can find a resource that helps them, especially the teenagers, then that’s a huge win for us,” Maruskin says.

Last year, the event took place at Northwest Kiwanis Park. For 2022, Pride moves to Mallway Park, where many of Upper Arlington’s most popular events are held, at the suggestion of the city.

“To say, we’re going to close the street for the LGBTQ group,” Maruskin says. “That sends a really strong message that (the city is) supportive.”

Maruskin was inspired to get involved with Rainbow UA in its early days by her son, who is transgender.

“I know for my kid, it just gives him the sense that he’s being seen and being supported,” she says.

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Alex Maruskin (front) and friends wait for a performance during Rainbow UA’s Pride celebration last year.

was spurred to action during fall 2020 after reading the @ DearUASchools Instagram account, which shared anonymous personal accounts of discrimination within the school district.

As an LGBTQ person who graduated from UAHS, Adams felt the calling to get involved.

“I just wanted to do something about that situation because it was very disappointing to read that that’s still how kids are,” she says.

The solution, Adams decided, was to meet people with support and community close to home. Though Stonewall

Columbus, a nonprofit serving the LGBTQ population, is not far away, UA itself had a niche to be filled, and Rainbow UA seeks to do just that.

“I thought it would be nice to have something in Upper Arlington,” Adams says. “Upper Arlington’s not huge, but members of the LGBTQ community just living right here don’t know each other. There’s not any kind of social organization or anything for people to just meet each other and get to know each other.”

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Rainbow UA’s second Pride event will take place Sunday, June 5 at the Mallway.

Rainbow UA works to create that community in addition to providing support and sharing resources for LGBTQ families and individuals in the area.

As more young people feel safe to come out, more families with LGBTQ youth look for resources and support, Adams says. When she was campaigning for city council, that experience was confirmed by the number of families she met with queer and trans youth members.

“I think that it’s just a really important space for the community to show our young people that they’re accepted and they’re welcome here and they’re loved,” she says.

Upper Arlington Pride aims for an inclusive atmosphere and is open to anyone who wishes to attend.

“We can’t do this work without allies,” Adams says. “So hopefully no one would ever think that Pride is just for LGBTQ people. We need all the allies we can get.”

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Holistic Health Grandview Heights expands focus of health and PE classes

By Chloe McGowan

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one are the days of stinky tube socks and being chosen last for kickball. At Grandview Heights, gym and health classes are shifting focus toward a more holistic view of wellness.

Wellness for Life is a K-12 initiative introduced to Grandview Heights Schools in 2014 by then Chief Academic Officer Jamie Lusher that reimagines the curriculum for health, wellness and physical education, says Angela Ullum, the current chief academic officer and head of the Wellness for Life committee. The multifaceted initiative includes a wellness center, food and nutrition services, community partnerships, and wellness-oriented extracurricular activities such as gardening and running clubs.

“The goal of our wellness committee is that we look at all aspects of wellness,” Ullum says. “We just look at it as a system to make sure that we’re all working together to achieve the goal of a whole, healthy child.”

The state of Ohio hasn’t created a health curriculum for public schools, Ul-

Larson Middle School fourth and fifth grade students enjoy roller skating in PE class.

lum says. Grandview’s Wellness for Life initiative considers what the district wants Grandview graduates to be able to achieve beyond typical considerations of academic success.

“We thought about the whole child and we wanted to really focus on mental well-being, healthy habits and just really

make sure that, when our kids left, they had really strong foundations,” Ullum says.

The 2014 initiative includes teaching attributes such as grit, honesty, accountability and responsibility.

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Seventh grade offers a more thorough prevention. However, Cress says eighth variety of new foods. Salad bars offer a healthy and customizable lunch option unit on nutrition, in addition to another grade covers the biggest unit, with topics mental health unit that includes suicide on healthy versus unhealthy relationships throughout the week.

The initiative goes beyond healthy eating, though. Physical education is shifting away from primarily competition and sports-focused activity and embracing student engagement, participation and teamwork, says Kathleen Cress, a health and physical education teacher at Larson Middle School.

“When kids move their body during the day, they’re going to be more focused, they’re going to have more energy, it’s going to help them in other classes in terms of learning,” she says.

Cress, who began teaching at Larson in 2014, says students receive five years of health and wellness classes beginning with the foundations of the health triangle, nutrition and emotional health in fourth grade.

In fifth grade, the district covers the physical, mental and emotional effects of drugs and alcohol use.

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tary setting, there weren’t specialists,” he says. “The classroom teacher would take you out to play games with you and they would call it physical education.”

Physical education at the kindergarten, first, second and third grade level still primarily focuses on the basics of movement, body awareness and learning about exercise, Gilbert says.

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basic hand-eye coordination important in sports such as tennis and racquetball, and jump roping teaches kids about heart health, Gilbert says.

“Kids like to be active,” he says. “That hasn’t changed. Kids want to play, and I think this community lends itself to that too. Kids still have a chance to get out and play.”

Exposing students to a variety of different activities at a young age, such as badminton, yoga, pickleball and roller skating, can help them find healthy activities they enjoy and continue throughout their lives, Cress says.

In fourth and fifth grade, skates are rented for the students through the PTO for a roller-skating unit. Cress says this unit is a great opportunity for some of the students who are less interested in competitive sports to shine and enjoy themselves.

“They are having a ball but I think the teachers are having as much fun,” Ullum says. “They were all roller skating to “Another One Bites the Dust” and the teachers were roller skating with them, so it was a very fun initiative.”

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and sex education. It’s all about offering age-appropriate, holistic programming.

“We try to make the connection of the importance of exercise and mental health,” she says. “I think kids understand that, they know that they’re connected.”

Both young students and administrators have seen the shift in health education throughout the years. Tom Gilbert, a PE teacher at Stevenson Elementary, says there’s definitely been a change in physical education since his school days.

“There’s been a shift from when I was in school, especially in the elemen-

Another program emblematic of the initiative is Grandview Heights’ garden program, which Ullum says was built entirely by students and teachers. The garden is host to fresh produce that’s often included in the schools’ salad bars, but also flowers, shade trees and benches, which Ullum says makes the garden a great place to relax – yet another important practice for a healthy body.

“It is amazing, the work that the students and the teachers do together to make that a place that you can, you know, grow your own food,” she says.

Ullum says students and teachers have been working together on plans to build a new garden once the new building for grades four through eight and the high school building renovations are complete.

Chloe McGowan is an editorial assistant at CityScene Media Group. Feedback welcome at feedback@cityscenemediagroup.com.

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By Maisie Fitzmaurice

Coding Connections UAHS computer science club teaches students about the ever-changing world of technology

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handle new things and do bigger things,” Kahle says. “I also think that logic and problem solving are two skills that are entwined in everything you do in computer science, and definitely two great skills to help you survive your future.”

Students enjoy that the club gives them opportunities to further explore computer science, whether through volunteering or hackathons.

“A lot of times people like to explore things on their own, and computer science club kind of gives them an avenue to do that realistically with different competitions and different service opportunities they can partake in,” says club copresident Annie Hu. “So, it’s kind of like a

way for them to explore that and do even more, since a lot of times just taking the class isn’t enough.”

Hu and co-president Susie Hodson, both juniors at UAHS, lead the club in preparing for competitions, learning Python programming language and discussing historical advancements within the field.

In addition to weekly club meetings, the club has worked with the Upper Arlington Commission on Aging to hold help desk sessions where older adults can get technology guidance and advice directly from students in the club. The stuMay/June 2022 • www.trivillagemagazine.com

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rom coding competitions to public service, the computer science club at Upper Arlington High School allows students to transcend traditional classroom instruction and learn coding and programming skills. Students in the club compete in technology competitions against other schools, discuss technology advancements and participate in community service projects.

Diane Kahle, a math teacher at Upper Arlington High School and advisor for the club, says learning about technology and computers is vital to any career students may pursue in the future.

“When they get formal training on it, they just are that much more equipped to

Computer science club students have offered tech help sessions and taught classes through the Summer Academy.

“A lot of times people like to explore things on their own, and computer science club kind of gives them an avenue to do that realistically with different competitions and different service opportunities they can partake in.”

Annie Hu and learned about students who have applied it to physics and photonics and music and the environment and all sorts of things like that.”

The club gives students an opportunity to network with industry professionals and other students who are interested in the world of computer science. The club also facilitates networking with professionals in the field and college students studying related subjects. “(It’s) a great way to one, meet new people and also to get a feel for what other people are doing in computer science and how the field will work maybe in the future for us,” Hodson says.

Many students in the club, including its co-presidents, aspire to Industry professionals and college students visit the club to discuss careers and more.

dents have also offered similar services at the Upper Arlington Public Library Main Branch and helped present coding classes during the Upper Arlington Summer Academy’s summer BRIDGE program for students fourth through 12th grade.

“As the world becomes more focused on using technology, I think that everyone would benefit from knowing a little bit of coding and a little bit of computer science,” Hu says. “That’s why we make it a priority to make sure that we go to every elementary school, we go to all the middle schools and we try to make sure that all of the children can get exposed to computer science from a young age to have that opportunity to explore it.”

As the world evolves and tech literacy becomes more critical for people in all industries, the club isn’t just for students seeking a future in tech. Many students involved are passionate about exploring computer science in a multitude of disciplines.

“I think that it’s a really great way to meet people, especially people who have such diverse interests, since computer science is a really large field,” Hodson says. “We’ve seen May/June 2022 • www.trivillagemagazine.com

pursue careers related to computer science after high school. Hu plans to study holographic technology in college.

“The physics and the light and all of that is very fascinating to me,” she says.

“So I’m very excited to make that (goal) come true.”

Hodson is interested in merging computer science with other subjects.

“I’m hoping to study some sort of combination of computer science and biology to do work with genetic engineering and stuff like that, which is another really up and coming field,” she says.

Maisie Fitzmaurice is an editorial assistant at CityScene Media Group.

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Living

By Mallory Arnold

Leveling Up

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Double decker porch perfect for summer entertaining

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ix years ago, Ryan Kirkland and his wife, Wendy, decided to do what so many dream of but few have the opportunity to do: build their dream home from the ground up.

Though daunting, going the route of a new build meant complete control of their home’s design and functionality – it would be entirely their own. They were faced with countless decisions, from the size of the bedrooms to the paint color on the walls. The easiest decision to make, though, was the city where the home would be built.

Ryan says he and Wendy were looking for a central location between their work offices, and Upper Arlington was the perfect spot.

The finished house was a dream, but still something was missing. The Kirklands wanted an outdoor space to entertain friends and family. They’d built the house with a two-level porch, but it faced south and got far too hot for guests in the summertime. Plus, the lower porch accumulated bugs, rain water and bird nests.

“Our goal was to build a space so that it looked like it was always part of the

Before

house,” Ryan says. “Because when we first built the house, we had no idea we’d need this kind of porch – then we wished we had one.”

All in all, a porch remodel seemed like it would be a walk in the park com-

pared to building a home from scratch.

But the project, which took close to five months, was complicated when the pandemic struck in 2020.

“We started before COVID-19, and I think we were about 80 percent done with

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it when the pandemic hit,” Ryan says. “Those final details, like electric, were slow because of it.”

Despite the initial delays, the porch came together and has given the couple a space to relax and entertain.

Features include a fireplace, fan and a sealed floor that protects the lower level from rain damage.

One unique aspect is the phantom screens that electronically rise and fall when needed. Ryan credits Wendy for that idea, and he certainly appreciated the shades during cicada season shortly after the renovations were finished.

The only bug the Kirklands have now is the remodeling bug. The couple wasted no time before beginning to brainstorm their next project.

“We’re putting a pool in our backyard and need a pool house and entertainment area,” Ryan says. “We’re just figuring out the details, but it’s exciting.”

Mallory Arnold is a contributing writer at CityScene Media Group.

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By Kate Anderson

Get the Sauce on Summer Barbecue

Tips for putting together the best summer barbecue

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arm weather, National Barbecue Day and Memorial Day all spark the urge to light up the grill and invite some friends over for a backyard barbecue. When it comes to grilling, there are plenty of options.

“It really boils down to what your theme of the party is going to be,” says Tony Tanner, CEO of The Butcher & Grocer.

The easiest choices are burgers and hot dogs, which provide a quick graband-go experience, Tanner says. On the opposite end of the spectrum, a pork shoulder, which will benefit from slowcooking or smoking throughout the day, is a great choice for a leisurely day sitting down with family or friends.

From The Butcher & Grocer’s selection, Tanner recommends sausages as a summer grilling staple. All of the store’s hot dogs are homemade and excellent choices to mix up the options as well, he says.

It’s important to order specialty meats a few days in advance, Tanner says, but for hot dogs, hamburgers and other more common meats, day-of pickup is okay. At the Grandview store, associates are available to help customers choose the best meats for their specific occasion. The staff enjoy contributing to the planning phase of barbecues, he says.

Once you have the meat for your barbecue, Tanner says there are four musthave ingredients. He recommends simple salt and pepper to prepare the meat prior to grilling or smoking, some bell peppers or other fresh veggies to grill, and a versatile sauce for guests that prefer meat served with sauce.

But you’re not ready to hit the grill yet; no good barbecue is complete without drinks and sides. Tanner says that if you are going to have a late summer barbecue, nothing beats Ohio sweet corn. Local to-

5 Essential Grilling Tools

Tony Tanner, CEO of the The Butcher & Grocer, has five essential tools that you will need to host the best barbecue this summer.

1. Meat thermometer – Make sure you’re not overcooking – or undercooking – your meat and veggies.

2. Timer – Especially when different foods require different cook times.

3. Long tongs – To protect yourself from burns.

4. Potholder – To protect your table from burns.

5. Koozie – Any summer day grilling in the heat is best done with a cold beverage, Tanner says. matoes pair well with most any grilled meat as well. When it comes to the drinks, Tanner says a glass of bourbon is his go-to, but barbecue is versatile for drink pairings.

“Bourbon or beer goes with everything, but the richness of our ground beef really pairs well with red wine.”

Tanner says. “We can pretty much find any beer that fits anyone’s palate on whatever they’re making.”

Kate Anderson is an editorial assistant at CityScene Media Group.

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2440 Southway Dr. 5 beds 4.5 baths $1,650,000 Sold on 3/9/22

1908 N. Devon Rd. 4 beds 2.5 baths $880,000 Sold on 3/8/22

1995 Belgrave Dr. 4 beds 5 baths $1,375,000 Sold on 3/21/22

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By Upper Arlington Public Library Kids and Teens: Food and Fitness

When Langston Dances

by Kaija Langley (ages 3-5)

A young boy named Langston enjoys playing basketball but falls in love with ballet when his mother takes him to see a ballet performance. He is motivated to dance and has the support of multiple adults in his life like his mother and dance instructor.

Despite being the only boy in his ballet class and a small number of others questioning whether boys “dance like that,” Langston continues to work hard to become a successful dancer as he grows up. The gorgeous, photograph-like illustrations help to support the story and convey how passionate Langston is about dance. This is a simple yet inspiring story about following one’s dreams, working hard to achieve them and the vital role adults play to provide support to children to help make those dreams come true.

Veg Patch Party

by Clare Foges and Al Murphy (ages 1-5)

Have you ever wondered what veggies are doing on the farm when the moon is shining bright?

Wonder no more! This hilarious picture book tells the silly and rhythmical story of vegetables who set up lots of stages after the farmer and the farm animals have gone to sleep, because that’s when it’s “veggie party time!” A band called Potato and the Chips kicks off the party, followed by other acts like the singing and dancing Pumpkin, the Red Hot Chillis, and DJ Brussel Sprout. Meanwhile, carrots are doing the conga, the peas are partying and the radishes are rocking out. This book will make the reader laugh, want to dance and learn about some new vegetables and musical instruments.

Soccerverse: Poems About Soccer

by Elizabeth Steinglass (grades 1-5)

If you are a soccer fan, you will love this book of poetry all about the various aspects of the game, from the ball and the uniform to one’s teammates and the fans. If soccer is not really your passion, you’ll still have fun and learn a lot while reading the 22 poems included.

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clude diverse characters. One of the poems, “Want to Play?” is written for two people to recite; one speaks Spanish while the other person speaks English. There is a helpful note describing poem forms at the end of the book that challenges readers to figure out which form or forms the author used for each poem.

There’s No Ham in Hamburgers: Facts and Folklore About Our Favorite Foods

by Kim Zachman (grades 4-6)

This nonfiction book is filled with fun facts about some of the most popular foods we eat in the United States, as well as related historical figures, places and ideas related to those foods. The roots of hamburgers, for example, go back to the 13th century. They were invented by a Mongolian emperor who instructed his soldiers to put raw meat scraps between their horse and saddle, that would then tenderize the meat just enough for the soldiers to eat it.

Each chapter covers a popular food and interesting facts related to its history, ending with a quick synopsis about the nutrition and additional random facts, such as how former U.S. presidents Jimmy Carter and Thomas Jefferson were peanut farmers.

The reader is sure to have fun and learn a lot while reading this!

A Pho Love Story

by Loan Le (grades 7 and up)

This young adult romance novel is so much more than one might think based on the title. Linh and Bao are high school students and children of Vietnamese immigrants that fled to the United States during civil unrest in their country. Their parents own and operate Vietnamese restaurants across the street from each other in the Little Saigon neighborhood of Orange County, California. Ever since Linh and Bao were young children, their parents have had an unhealthy rivalry, so the two of them never talked until their senior year. They begin to form a secret friendship and help each other realize and achieve their goals for the future. As their friendship develops into something more, they both learn how to connect more with their parents and might even find the underlying cause of the years-long rivalry between their families. Vietnamese food, language and culture are constant and fun parts of the story. There’s a lot of character development, especially among Linh and Bao, which helps to contribute to the discussion about the immigrant experience, racism and the importance of communication between teenagers and their parents.

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