Valdez Consortium Library

The Milkshake Man tells the story of a kid who dreams of making a positive difference in the world, and the grandparent who mentors him as he pursues his interest in volunteerism, education and philanthropy. It is an illustrated book, geared to K-4th grade reading level (and teens and adults who are kids at heart). One Lunch is its optional companion workbook.
The First Thirty is a short novel (96 pages), based on the same story. It is geared to 5th - 12th grade reading level (and adults who prefer short stories).
The Silhouette Man (189 pages) is an expanded version of the novel. It is geared to adult readers.
A Place To Sit is the optional companion workbook for The First Thirty and/or The Silhouette Man.
MOLLY WALKER, YOUTH SERVICES LIBRARIAN, VALDEZ CONSORTIUM LIBRARY: "The Milkshake Man is a beautiful, engaging story about the power of kindness, community, and how everyone can make a positive impact on the lives of those around them. This story is a testament to the beauty of intergenerational friendships and how we really are stronger together. The Milkshake Man is such a sweet read, for more reasons than one." -- To read more reviews of the books and workbooks, click here
Milkshakes play a 'sweet' role in the story. In honor of National Ice Cream Day: Ten percent of your purchases of any of the books & workbooks noted above will be donated to Valdez Consortium Library-- as long as you complete these two steps: (a) your purchase is made through this specific link between Now and 11:59 PM on July 16, 2023 -- and (b) After you place your order, you will receive an email asking you to confirm your order was associated with a cause. You just need to reply: "Valdez Library"
The First Thirty is a short novel (96 pages), based on the same story. It is geared to 5th - 12th grade reading level (and adults who prefer short stories).
The Silhouette Man (189 pages) is an expanded version of the novel. It is geared to adult readers.
A Place To Sit is the optional companion workbook for The First Thirty and/or The Silhouette Man.
MOLLY WALKER, YOUTH SERVICES LIBRARIAN, VALDEZ CONSORTIUM LIBRARY: "The Milkshake Man is a beautiful, engaging story about the power of kindness, community, and how everyone can make a positive impact on the lives of those around them. This story is a testament to the beauty of intergenerational friendships and how we really are stronger together. The Milkshake Man is such a sweet read, for more reasons than one." -- To read more reviews of the books and workbooks, click here
Milkshakes play a 'sweet' role in the story. In honor of National Ice Cream Day: Ten percent of your purchases of any of the books & workbooks noted above will be donated to Valdez Consortium Library-- as long as you complete these two steps: (a) your purchase is made through this specific link between Now and 11:59 PM on July 16, 2023 -- and (b) After you place your order, you will receive an email asking you to confirm your order was associated with a cause. You just need to reply: "Valdez Library"