Librarians for Lightning Thief

Miss Amy says:

I finished The Lightning Thief just in time for next month's movie premiere! This is kind of a coming-of-age fantasy story, because Percy is finding out who he is (mortal? god?) and what his place is in the world. I would describe Percy Jackson as a reluctant hero because he does not seek out the battles he has to fight, yet faces them head-on with a fearless bravery and a wry sense of humor. Mythology, friendship, family and loyalty are woven into this first book of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series.

Episode 7 of The Exquisite Corpse Adventure, Available Now!

This episode is written by Shannon Hale and illustrated by Calef Brown. Click here to read it.

Like Shannon Hale? Check out her Goose Girl series and her book Princess Academy, which won a Newbery Honor...all available at Baldwin!

Snowflakes!

It's that time of the year...snowflakes are falling!

Have you heard of Snowflake Bentley?

Born in 1865, he became a scientist who photographed thousands of snowflakes. Read all about him in this fascinating picture-book biography by Jacqueline Briggs Martin, illustrated by Mary Azarian.

To see real snowflakes photographed by a flickr user, go to http://www.flickr.com/photos/fwwidall/sets/72157603415282264/

Pop by Gordon Korman

When Marcus moves to a new town near the end of summer break, he knows he'll want to try out for the football team. No kids are around for him to practice with, so he begins a solo quarterback target routine at the local park. While practicing one day, he's joined by a middle aged man. No name, not much talk, just good football and hard tackles - not what high school quarterbacks are used to! Marcus's skills improve and he looks forward to these odd practices. Over time, he discovers the name of his unofficial coach and what he has in common with his new football team. But, how is it that a middle aged man can cause so much trouble for a teenager? And, what secret does Marcus hide to protect his older friend and his family at the expense of Marcus's own reputation? Read about football, high school, friends, family and more in Pop by Gordon Korman.

Episode 6 Now Online!

Episode 6 of the Exquisite Corpse Adventure was written by Patricia C. and Frederick L. McKissack and illustrated by James Ransome. Click here to read it now!

The Exquisite Corpse Adventure, Part 5

Now online! Go to http://www.read.gov/exquisite-corpse/Book/#page/2/mode/2up to read from the beginning. Part 5 is written by Gregory Maguire and illustrated by Chris Van Dusen.

The Exquisite Corpse Adventure Continues...

Episode 4 of The Exquisite Corpse Adventure is now online! Click here! This episode is written by Susan Cooper and illustrated by Timothy Basil Ering. To read it from the beginning, go to http://www.read.gov/exquisite-corpse/Book/#page/2. Enjoy! And check back on November 20th for Episode 5, to be written by Gregory Maguire...