Hooked on Books is a free community event at Chanhassen High School to celebrate reading with fun activities, games, crafts, performances and more.
Have you ever heard of Hooked on Books? Since 2008, the Eastern Carver County Schools have hosted a community-wide celebration of literacy and the arts. It started small and has turned into a HUGE event!
On Saturday, February 21st from 9am- 12pm, Hooked on Books will take over Chanhassen High School with a variety of free, educational and fun events. Highlights of the Hooked on Books event include: book readings, crafts, games with book prizes, music, dance and theater demonstrations, an obstacle course and more.
There are so many different events that its’ a good idea to look at the full list of activities here and choose your favorites to do first to make sure you have time for those that interest you the most. The event is geared toward children from preschool through fifth grade.
This year’s featured author is Cristina Oxtra. Cristina is an award-winning children’s writer with an MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults and a BA in Journalism. She writes picture books, chapter books, middle grade, and graphic novels. Her picture book What Lolo Wants is a 2025 Minnesota Book Awards Finalist and Society of Midland Authors Award Honoree.
A Filipino American and member of MN BIPOC Kidlit Creators, Cristina has been a journalist, educator, Air Force Veteran and teaching artist at the Loft Literary Center. Outside of writing, she enjoys taekwondo, theatre, comic cons, and all things spooky.
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Hannah is a married mom of 3 kiddos in the Twin Cities. Born and raised here in MN, she loves finding deals and special events to share with others.
Hannah enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading books, going on road trips up north, singing along with the radio and finding new thrift stores to shop! Hannah is also a fierce advocate for people with disabilities and is always on the lookout for more sensory friendly opportunities in the Twin Cities.
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