In an effort to celebrate the fall season and spark a love of reading, Central Elementary turned its library into a pumpkin wonderland of imagination. Marisa Ramel, Central Elementary’s librarian, had students join together to take part in decorating pumpkins to resemble beloved book characters in order to blend art and literature.
What began as a simple fall activity quickly grew into something more meaningful. Students began sharing their favorite books with classmates and explaining why they chose a certain character and what made that story special to them. They were able to express their creativity by diving deeper into the characters from their favorite books and designing their own pumpkin.
From a pouty blue fish with purple scales to a grumpy pigeon with wide eyes, each pumpkin tells its own story. The library feels alive with the magic of stories brought to life with 80 decorated pumpkins lining the shelves and tables.
As students walk through the library, they don’t just see pumpkins, they see stories. Each one is a reminder that reading can take us anywhere, and that creativity can turn even the simplest idea into something extraordinary. Through this project Central Elementary celebrates imagination, teamwork, and the joy of getting lost in a good book.