The Trailee Awards are given by the School Library Journal to the best trailers created for books. Follow the link to watch the videos (some that were created by students), and vote for your favorite in each category. (I really enjoyed Where the Mountain Meets the Moon).
The Trailee Awards Nominees
October 12th, 2011 · No Comments · Uncategorized
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How Can Drawing a Stick Figure Be So Much Fun?
September 29th, 2011 · No Comments · Uncategorized
There’s a great website called “Draw a Stickman” that you’ve got to try. First, draw your stick figure, and then follow the directions to continue drawing and creating an adventure. Have a great time!
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Looking for a book suggestion?
September 2nd, 2011 · No Comments · Uncategorized
We’ve all been here — you’d like to read, but you don’t know how to find something you’d like. Flashlight Worthy is a great site that provides lists of the best books in all different categories. Click and explore — I know you’ll find something you like.
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Welcome back!
August 30th, 2011 · No Comments · Uncategorized
Glad to have you back in the library. Our job this week is to set our passwords, and for sixth grade, to ask your parents for an e-mail address for use with Turnitin. Take a look at all our new arrivals, and start a new year of reading.
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Discover Pottermore
June 24th, 2011 · No Comments · Authors, Books, Literature
Yesterday, J.K. Rowling announced the creation of Pottermore, an interacative website revolving around the Harry Potter series. The site will also provide an opportunity to buy the books in digital form, not available anywhere else. Only a limited number of members will have access beginning July 31, with the full site open to the public in November. Go to the site to register for access.
New Harry Potter Poster Revealed
March 28th, 2011 · No Comments · Books, Movies
Are you waiting for the last Harry Potter movie? The poster for the movie, that will be released in July, was just revealed today. Take a look — a little creepy.
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The Invention of Hugo Cabret in Movie Production
December 8th, 2010 · No Comments · Books, Movies
Brian Selznick’s great book, The Invention of Hugo Cabret, is being turned into a film starring Sacha Baron Cohen and Ben Kingsley. Take a look at the pictures from the set.
Meeting Jeff Kinney
November 21st, 2010 · No Comments · Authors, Books, Literature
Are you a Diary of a Wimpy Kid fan? I had the pleasure of meeting Jeff Kinney today at Macy’s in New York City. Many students (along with parents and librarians) waited in a long line for a chance to talk to Mr. Kinney and have him sign his book. While I was waiting, I read his latest in the Wimpy Kid series, The Ugly Truth. It had me laughing in the aisles. Enjoy the photos.
Fall Book Fair
November 14th, 2010 · No Comments · Books
The annual fall book fair will be held at Barnes & Noble on Concord Pike from 5:30 to 8:30 on December 1. We’ll be giving away “Out of Uniform” passes to all students in attendance, as well as raffle tickets for a chance to win a signed book. It’s a night of great fun, and a percentage of all sales come back to the library, so come out and join us, and get some Christmas shopping done!
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Need a Suggestion for Something to Read?
November 13th, 2010 · No Comments · Books, Literature
Like you, I’m always looking for something new to read. I just found a great source for book information and suggestions: Anita Silvey’s Book-A-Day Almanac. Ms. Silvey is an expert on children’s literature, and editor of the Horn Book. Take a look at the site –
