Our Director of Early Childhood, Nancy Jost, was inspired by a children’s book about Minnesota. “The book was beautiful,” said Nancy. ”But it didn’t really represent our region of Minnesota—our beautiful lakes, trees, cultures, and communities. So, I shared the idea of creating a similar children’s book but specific to our region with our team, including our Early Childhood Initiative Coordinators.”

Fast forward three years, and Let’s Go! Ten Adventures Through West Central Minnesota is available for free to families in west central Minnesota with children five or younger.

Learn more about the process behind creation of the book in this article from our 2021 Annual Review.

Get your family’s free copy at these events:

  • Becker County: Family Storytime at Lake Agassiz Regional Library in Detroit Lakes on April 9, 10:30-11:30 a.m., and through early childhood programs.
  • Clay County: Kids Fest in Moorhead on May 14.
  • Douglas County: in Brandon-Evansville on April 14 and at Woodland Elementary and Early Childhood Center in Alexandria on April 28.
  • Grant County: 13th Annual Grant County FUN Fest & Expo at the Ashby Public School on April 30, 9:00 a.m.- Noon.
  • Otter Tail County: Fergus Falls Public Library Story Hour on April 23 and Family Concert at the Kirkbride Campus in Fergus Falls on May 14.
  • Pope County: Family Storytime at the Glenwood Public Library on April 7 and at Kid’s Day in Glenwood on June 4.
  • Stevens County: Garden Party Gala at the Children’s Garden in Morris.
  • Traverse County: Child care providers and schools. 
  • Wilkin County: Child care providers and schools and Breckenridge Public Library.

We strongly encourage you to attend the child-friendly events listed above in your area. If you’re unable to receive a copy of the book at an opportunity listed above, you may complete the form below. Quantities are limited, and priority is given to families of young children in our region. If we have books available after the initial distributions listed above, we’ll contact you. Thanks for your interest in Let’s Go!