Three energetic and creative fourth grade boys from Downers Grove Public Library in Illinois submitted the very first entry for StoryTubes 2009, the "two-minute-or- less my favorite book" video contest sponsored by public libraries. Using a multitude of actions and sounds including a reference to "America's Most Wanted," they recommend "The Toilet Paper Tiger" by Gordon Korman.
The first entrant reflects a number of exciting changes for StoryTubes this year. The video is uploaded to TeacherTube as a video host (it joins YouTube this year) and it is a group entry.
Other exciting elements of StoryTubes 2009 are that it is including participation from Alaska and Canada and the contest is open to students of all ages.