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Check It Out: Take page from all things April

By Jan Johnston
Published: April 24, 2022, 6:05am

In terms of national celebrations and events, April is full of them. Sometimes I really enjoy an eclectic reading list, so I thought I would share reading recommendations for a variety of April-focused wingdings. Consider this the bibliographic equivalent of a Sunday brunch buffet: I hope it has something for everyone.

  • April Fools’ Day: “My Dad’s Funnier Than Your Dad: Growing Up with Tim Conway in the Funniest House in America” by Kelly Conway.

Instead of practical jokes or silly tricks, I like to celebrate April Fools’ Day with humor. I grew up watching “The Carol Burnett Show” and loved the hilarious interactions between Harvey Corman and Tim Conway. May Mr. Tudball live forever.

  • Easter: “Remarkable Rabbits” [DVD] directed by Susan Fleming.

Easter means so many things, but I have to admit that my favorite childhood memory is believing in the Easter Bunny. Now I have real bunnies living in my yard. Get to know these “remarkable rabbits” through a fascinating rabbit documentary.

  • National Poetry Month: “Ten Windows: How Great Poems Transform the World” by Jane Hirshfield.

Sometimes I come up with a silly rhyme and then I tell myself I’m a poet and didn’t know it. Don’t be fooled, though — I am most decidedly not a poet. Read “Ten Windows” to discover how real poets, and great poems, make the world a better place.

  • Earth Day: “The Genius of Earth Day: How a 1970 Teach-In Unexpectedly Made the First Green Generation” by Adam Rome.

Celebrate the blue planet by reading this engaging look at the origin of Earth Day.

  • Arbor Day: “Now is the Time for Trees: Make an Impact by Planting the Earth’s Most Valuable Resource” by Dan Lambe.

I’m pretty sure that trees are all-knowing and will outlive human beings. An old black walnut tree graces my yard, and every year I watch it transform through the seasons. Hug a tree — trust me, you’ll feel better.

  • National Velociraptor Awareness Day: “The Story of the Dinosaurs in 25 Discoveries: Amazing Fossils and the People Who Found Them” by Donald R. Prothero.

Bet you didn’t know that April observes a special day just for velociraptors. Yeah, I didn’t either, yet there you have it. Dinosaurs may be long gone, but their legacy lives on … and on.


Jan Johnston is the collection development coordinator for the Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries. Email her at readingforfun@fvrl.org.

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