2026 Slogan: Unearth a Story
The CSLP 2026 theme, featuring dinosaurs, paleontology, and archaeology, has us buzzing with excitement! There’s truly no better topic to ignite a child’s curiosity and spark their imagination. Dinosaurs once roamed the Earth, leaving behind fossil evidence that tells their incredible stories. These majestic creatures captivate everyone, but they also hold many mysteries. Which was the biggest dinosaur? The smallest? How long ago did they walk the Earth? Were they reptiles or early birds? Did humans ever share the planet with them? And most intriguingly, how did they all become extinct? These questions open up a world of wonder and discovery for young explorers.
The Art of Storytelling and the Art of Magic
Magic Tea Entertainment has some fantastic ideas for creating engaging characters and captivating plots centered around this enchanting theme. During the show, an audience member will be chosen to become an archaeologist and travel back in time to ancient Egypt, with a special magic prop designed for children to perform the magic themselves. Interestingly, this particular trick is one of the earliest documented illusions, dating back nearly 500 years.
Additionally, a paleontologist segment will involve a child dressed up and tasked with finding a hidden dinosaur inside a “shuffled” bag. The dinosaurs are selected randomly from the audience, but with the aid of magic, the young paleontologist will have an extra edge.
Children will actively participate and learn by acting out parts of the story, making the experience both educational and fun. There will also be a friendly, goofy dinosaur puppet providing comedic relief to keep the atmosphere lively.
Plans are underway to introduce a custom puppet focused on magic and storytelling, adding even more wonder to the performance. With so many creative ideas, it promises to be an incredible, fun-filled adventure for everyone involved.
2026 Summer Booking is now Open: Contact us
There’s no doubt that a Magic Tea Entertainment Magic Show—especially with this year’s CSLP theme, Dinosaurs—will have a storybook ending. So, what can you expect if you’re interested in bringing a little magic to your summer reading program? If you’re the youth librarian, or the person in charge of summer reading at your branch, we’d love to hear from you. Are you planning a summer reading program this year? Is there a good way for us to share information or resources that might help? Just let us know—our team is here to make the process as easy as possible. If you’d like info, just say the word. We’ll email you the details you need—no spam, no endless reminders, just what you want, when you want it. If you reply, that’s great! If not, don’t worry. We’ll circle back in about a week, just to make sure nothing slipped through the cracks. And when the New Year rolls around and you’re gearing up for next summer’s programs, we’ll send a gentle follow-up (either by email or phone) to see if there’s anything new you’d like to know. That’s it—no pressure, no obligation. We’re just here to support the fantastic work you do making summer reading memorable for your community
