StoryWalk General Information

What is StoryWalk?

Combining physical activity with literacy may seem like an odd mix, but it’s an innovative way to get people of all ages out walking while reading children’s picture books. Pages of a book are transformed into signs that are then laid out on a trail inviting families, children, caregivers, teachers and others to follow the path of pages.

Our StoryWalk pilot was developed using the picture book, Scoot! by Maine author/illustrator, Cathryn Falwell. Cathryn gave Let’s Go! permission to use her book in this way, and created extra illustrations that demonstrate to children how they can move like the animals featured in the pages of Scoot!. This Story Walk set contains 29 pages or signs that can be placed along any path.

Where can I use a StoryWalk?

StoryWalk can easily be set up on playgrounds, walking paths, hiking trails or fields. Our signs are wind proof and water proof and can be placed at different heights for various age levels.

Why a StoryWalk?

Let’s Go! wanted to offer an activity rich in literacy and healthy movement.

A StoryWalk is a great simple way to encourage physical activity and increase reading among youth and families.

StoryWalk was created by Anne Ferguson and developed in cooperation with the Kellogg Hubbard Library and the Vermont Bicycle & Pedestrian Coalition.

For more information on how you can bring a Let’s Go! StoryWalk to your school or town, please contact: Jessica Siraco, Assistant Project Director, Let’s Go!.