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Teacher
Christine Krause

Story, Page Illustrations, and Narration
Lochlann W. Grade 4
Roshell W. Grade 6
Page art created “with a little help from everyone”, Manley style.

Thanks To
Principal Joe Krause and Superintendent Kerry Boyd for their leadership in making the Manley Hot Springs Book Slam possible.

Book Slam Project Management
Steve Nelson, Project Coordinator
Consortium for Digital Learning
Association of Alaska School Boards
Cheryl Bobo, Site Facilitator

© 2019 Yukon-Koyukuk School District

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Read by
Lochlann

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People in Manley Hot Springs don’t get out much in the winter because it is so cold and dark. However, once spring comes, our village comes to life.

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Page 1

Read by
Roshell

In early spring, around mid-February, the Crafter’s Guild hosts an Ice Cream Social. They make ice cream sundaes, milk shakes, and bowls of ice cream for the community to get together and socialize.

Page 2

Read by
Lochlann

Towards the end of February, the Iron Dog Snow Machine Race comes through Manley Hot Springs. People volunteer during the race to help the racers get gas, rest, and to fix the snow machines.

Page 3

Read by
Roshell

Sometimes in early March, the Iditarod comes through Manley Hot Springs. The mushers will rest their dogs out near Twin Lakes and then sleep at the school or the Community Hall. The last time this happened was in the year 2017.

Page 4

Read by
Lochlann

The biggest annual event is Manley’s Spring Carnival. There are fun games, snow machine races, and contests. Lots of people come out for the fun.

Page 5

Read by
Roshell

Our village has come back to life and everyone is out and about enjoying the snow and warmth as we wait for………….

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