210 2nd graders and 10 teachers from the Knoxville, Melcher-Dallas, Pleasantville, and Twin Cedars school districts were presented with Iowa author Jill Esbaum's book "Little Kids First Big Book of How" on January 27. At each school district, Ms. Esbaum presented how, when, and why she started writing and encouraged the 2nd graders to start writing. She shared her first story, which she wrote when she was in 2nd grade. Each presentation was followed by a Q&A primarily from students and some teachers. In collaboration with Knoxville Public Library, librarians created a one page Scavenger Hunt page that encourages 2nd graders to complete. Each 2nd grader, upon completion will get a choice of a balsa wood puzzle that includes airplanes, insects, and prehistoric animals. Knoxville Public Library is also creating a trivia contest for 2nd graders to enter that includes questions related to the book. Each city library will receive a copy of Ms. Esbaum's book. The 3rd and last distribution will be in the Spring. 