Zombie Survival Kit (Teen Read Week)

This week is Teen Read Week. The them for this year is "Seek the Unknown." Last night, a group of teens and I met up to read Zombie Haiku, make zombie felties, and create a list of items we think one would need in case of the Zombie Apocalypse.

Here's our list:

Fireman's gear
Beekeeper's mask
Tent
Sharpened boomerang
Medicine (including bandages, rubbing alcohol, band-aids)
Saw
Matches
Duct Tape
Weapons
Ammo
Rope
Food
Water
Compass
Scythe
Extra backpack
Parachute
Baseball bat

What would you add to our list? Make sure to check out the books on our display in the Teen Scene during the week.

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