2024 Mountain Readers Resources

Our 2024 book was Chicks in the City by West Virginia author Matt Browning.

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West Virginia author Matt Browning reads West Virginia Public Broadcasting’s Mountain Readers book, CHICKS AND THE CITY, published by Headline Kids.
West Virginia author Matt Browning talks about his book, CHICKS AND THE CITY, published by Headline Kids, and its themes. The book is West Virginia Public Broadcasting’s Mountain Readers 2024 selection.
Video 1: Introduction to the Urban Farm
This video covers the basics, such as the farm, urban agriculture, and the crops and animals they grow. Suggested for younger learners through 5th grade.
 
Questions discussed include:
What is Patriot Guardens?
What is Urban Agriculture?
What do you grow at your farm?
Why plant flowers with crops?
Do you have an orchard like the one Stu visits?
Do you have chickens like Stu?
What do they eat?
Video 2: Plant Science and Community Involvement 
This video dives into topics like hydroponics, plant nutrients, and how the farm supports the community. Suggested for grades 3-5.
 
Questions discussed include:
How do hydroponics work?
Why do plants need nutrients?
How does your farm support the community?
Benefits of growing your own food?
How can people get involved?
The West Virginia Public Broadcasting staff reads this year’s Mountain Readers book, CHICKS AND THE CITY, by West Virginia author Matt Browning and published by Headline Kids.
At Home Experiment – Bean in a Bag
Daisy’s Garden
Garden Planner Worksheet
Additional Resources – Mountain Readers