Young Adults
Winter Break Week
February 16, 2010 0 Comments
Come on in and pick up some books, movies and games, and come to the showing of “9” on Thursday at 7:00 PM. Pizza will be served so please sign up on the events list at the right so I can be sure to order enough pizza.
On Friday the Wii game and laptops will be set up in Sibley from 1-3 PM for fun and games.
2010 Newbery Award Winner Announced
January 19, 2010 0 Comments
The 2010 Newbery Medal winner is When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead, published by Wendy Lamb Books, an imprint of Random House Children’s Books.
Twelve-year-old Miranda encounters shifting friendships, a sudden punch, a strange homeless man and mysterious notes that hint at knowledge of the future. These and other seemingly random events converge in a brilliantly constructed plot.
2010 Newbery Honor Books are:
The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate by Jacqueline Kelly, published by Henry Holt and Company.
On the eve of the 20th century, 11-year-old Calpurnia awakens to new possibilities, and through her evolving relationship with her naturalist grandfather, learns to think like a scientist. Kelly’s rich, evocative language captures Callie’s distinctive voice and lively observations of the natural world.
The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg by Rodman Philbrick, published by The Blue Sky Press, an imprint of Scholastic, Inc.
This rollicking yarn, presented through the voice of 12-year-old Homer, uses humor and pluck to mitigate the horrors of the Civil War.
Where the Mountain Meets the Moon by Grace Lin, published by Little, Brown and Company Books for Young Readers.
A rich tapestry of stories, both original and traditional, transports readers to a fantastic world where Dragon joins Minli on a fortune-changing quest.
Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice by Phillip Hoose, published by Melanie Kroupa Books, Farrar, Straus and Giroux.
Hoose reveals the true story of an unsung hero of the Montgomery bus boycott. Hoose’s work stands out for its creative approach to narrative biography. Colvin’s own recollections are merged seamlessly with the narrative voice, providing a uniquely personal view of Colvin and the Civil Rights Movement.
Write What You Don’t Know
December 29, 2009 0 Comments
People often say, ‘write what you know,‘ but author Kim Ablon Whitney has experience writing about worlds she knew nothing about. So what does it take to write about something unfamiliar? In this writing workshop we will take short newspaper articles and discuss how to turn them into stories—maybe even novels. Kim will discuss techniques for finding stories in the everyday world around us, doing research, and then creating a unique and rich backdrop of setting and characters. Kim will also discuss some of the benefits and challenges of writing about the unfamiliar vs. the familiar.
Kim Ablon Whitney is the author of three acclaimed novels for young adults: The Other Half of Life, The Perfect Distance, & See You Down the Road. She is a graduate of Tufts University, and has an M.F.A. in creative writing from Emerson College. She is a member of the PEN New England Children’s Book Caucus and is the coordinator of the PEN New England Susan P. Bloom Discovery Award.
The workshop is geared for young adults in grades 6-12, with a maximum of 20 participants.
Happy Holidays
December 22, 2009 0 Comments
Come on over to the library for pizza and a movie on Tuesday December 29, from 2:00-3:45 PM.
Please sign up on the events calendar so I will know how much pizza to order.
For grades 6-12.
Llama Lounges
November 25, 2009 0 Comments
The Llama Lounge is open from 11:30 am until 3 pm on Middle School Half Days for any student in grades 5-8. Bring your lunch, or drop by after lunch to visit with friends, do a craft, play on the laptops, with the Wii or the DS Lites. The upcoming dates are Nov. 25, Dec. 1, Dec. 3 and Dec. 17. Parents please be available by phone in case your child needs you during the program. On Dec. 1 & 3 we will be making paper ornaments so if you have used holiday cards please bring them!