We love emojis here at FDL, especially in the Youth Services department, and we have a variety of resources to help you celebrate all things emoji! Start by checking out the infamous The Emoji Movie on DVD, or read these books by Cordelia Evans: The Emoji Encyclopedia and Break Out!. There’s also the TBH series by Lisa Greenwald, which is written in texting format and uses lots of emojis. Adults who don’t understand how to use emojis or why they’re so popular might want to read Because Internet: Understanding the New Rules of Language by Gretchen McCulloch. You can also scroll through the Emoji Timeline, which is a fun tool that teaches the history of emojis.
Plus, there are tons of emoji-inspired crafts you can do at home! Try making poop emoji rice crispy treats using Cocoa Krispies cereal or regular Rice Krispies mixed with cocoa powder or melted chocolate. Follow this recipe or improvise with what you have in your kitchen. You could also make perler bead emoji keychains or pins using the free templates from the Perler website. An even easier craft would be a no-sew emoji plush; all you need is felt, fabric glue, and something to stuff it with.
– Cindy, Youth Services