Libraries are places for new beginnings. Whether you are enjoying book-related activities, looking up information or planning a trip, the library is the place where your story begins. This National Library Week, join our nation’s libraries and librarians and Create Your Own Story @ your library.
Acclaimed author and Honorary Chair of National Library Week, John Grisham, talks about the value of libraries and librarians:
Come create your own story @ our school library!
Sports fans still have the opportunity to buy books that will be personalized. All purchases will benefit our school!
Len Berman’s visit was entertaining and informative, and he shared some great sport memories. He was impressed by the students’ overall sports knowledge, and he kept both the students and adults in the audience engaged. Mr. Berman has graciously agreed to sign any additional books purchased through this Tuesday, April 5th. Please bring forms to the library.
Please click here for an order form.
To keep up with the latest sports news, be sure to visit Len’s site, ThatsSports.com.
The Fourth Graders have finally been able to complete their Mock Caldecott Trial! Due to snow days and missed Library classes, the students’ final vote for best illustrated picture book of 2010 was a bit delayed.
The Randolph Caldecott Medal is awarded annually to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children. Each year, the American Library Association committee members examine thousands of picture books and choose one book to receive the distinguished first place medal. A few other “runner-up books” worth of attention are selected as Honor books.
Here at school, our Fourth Graders examined a selection of well-illustrated titles from 2010. The students considered the following criteria: artistic technique, appropriateness for a child audience, effective pictorial interpretation of the story, and delineation of mood throughout the book. They used a scale of 1-3 (Good to Excellent) to rate each of the criteria for the following books:
The students’ favorite was Here Comes the Garbage Barge, a book based on real events written by Jonah Winters and illustrated by Red Nose Studio (illustrator Chris Sickels). The students loved the illustrations, which featured sculptural 3-dimensional art compiled of found objects and trash. Although their choice was not acknowledged by the Caldecott committee, the book did receive a great deal of critical acclaim and was named in the Top 10 Best Illustrated Books of 2010 by The New York Times.
More info about this year’s Caldecott winners and past medal and honor books can be found here.
Supporting national efforts to help stop bullying, Barnes and Noble has put together a great collection of resources for families and educators. There are videos of authors and celebrities speaking about their experiences with bullying, tips for parents and teachers to discuss bullying , as well as a list of books for children, teens and adults.
It’s that time of year of the year when people try to set goals to accomplish during the coming month. One of the best resolutions you can make is to try to read more. Snowy winters days provide the perfect opportunity to escape from the cold and cuddle up with a good book. No matter how you connect to books (print, audio or e-books), make this the year that you try to read more.
What are your reading plans? Is there a book that you’ve always meant to read, but haven’t gotten around to yet?
Please leave a comment on this post.
Tomie dePaola is a famous author and illustrator. He has written over 200 books for children. Tomie wanted to be an author and illustrator since he was 4 years old. Many of the stories he writes are memories from his childhood. He writes about his experiences as a young boy as well as about his family.
Children in Nursery though Second Grade will read several of Tomie dePaola’s books in the next few weeks. In addition to listening to stories, children will see an age appropriate PowerPoint presentation about Tomie’s road to becoming an author. We will see one of the author’s books come to life on DVD and watch a web based interview with Tomie de Paola.
Stop by any time during school hours on the days listed above. You’ll find the latest and greatest titles for young and old, and all are welcome to browse and buy.
We also have gift giving opportunities for you to add to classroom collections as well as to our library.
The best way to find out about a good book is from a recommendation from a friend or colleague. Several people have suggested that we post reviews on books that we have enjoyed reading. This could even be (as Mme Tawaji has suggested) from three different sources, LS students and/or Parents, Upper School Students, and Staff/Faculty. Would you like to see book reviews on this blog and have the opportunity to contribute to discussions?
Please post a comment here and tell us what you think about this idea.
2009 Overall Winner by Noelle M.Imagine that you have been chosen to design a book cover and could use any medium at all (paint, crayons, markers, collage materials, etc).
All students in Kindergarten through Ninth Grade may participate and can pick up a piece of poster board in the library. Instructions are here: Book cover contest flyer 2010.
All entries must be returned no later than Friday, October 22nd in order to be viewed by our panel of judges. Winners will receive gift certificates to spend at the East Woods Fall Book Fair.
Read a Doreen Cronin book this month!
Did you ever hear of a cow that types? How about farm animals
that use electric blankets?
In library classes this week, children in N-2 will listen to stories written by Doreen Cronin. Children will also participate in book activities
geared to their grade level.
Click-Clack-Moo!
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