Monthly Archives: November 2012
Book Review: Between the Lines by Jodi Picoult and Samantha Van Leer
I’m always excited when a well-known author decides to write for a different audience. When I saw that Jodi Picoult (a well-loved and prolific bestselling author for adults) had just published a young adult novel with her daughter, Samantha van … Continue reading
Book Review: Unspoken by Sarah Rees Brennan
With Unspoken, Sarah Rees Brennan starts off an intriguing new series, titled The Lynburn Legacy, a spooky new entry into the paranormal mystery genre. This novel is fast-paced and well-written, with enough plot twists that you don’t always know what to expect, but … Continue reading
Upcoming WOW Program: Zac Power Hour
If you’re between the ages of six and ten, come join us to celebrate one of the world’s greatest kid super-spies, Zac Power. Zac Power Hour is a WOW event you won’t want to miss: there will be games, crafts, and fun, … Continue reading
New on DVD
‘Tis the season to be watching DVDs. Of course it is nearly always the season to be watching good movies, but the long evenings are especially good. So pull up a sofa and find out about some of new DVDs … Continue reading
Book Review: Adaptation by Malinda Lo
I have a soft spot for science fiction, and it’s rare to find that genre in the YA section. While there are a lot of fantasies or dystopias, science fiction hasn’t populated the shelves as much as I would like. … Continue reading
Focus on Nonfiction: Countries Around the World
We often have students coming to us to find information for school projects. We have some wonderful up-to-date resources, both online and in print, not to mention two very friendly children’s librarians and a great reference team to help you … Continue reading
Favourite: Al Capone Does My Shirts by Gennifer Choldenko
“”Number four: Do not speak to any outsiders about what goes on here. Don’t go shooting your mouth off about Al Capone. You say his name and hordes of reporters come crawling out of the woodwork ready to write stories … Continue reading
Tiger Tales: Great Storytime Picture Books
As I have mentioned in previous posts, I love to find pictures book that are fun to read out loud. A few weeks ago, I did a tiger storytime, and it was such a blast, I just had to share … Continue reading
November WOW: Discover Your Inner Magician!
For our great November WOW, we have a fun program for the magically inclined 8-to-12-year-olds out there: magic lessons with a professional magician! The Amazing Todsky will be sharing his trade secrets with a lucky few. You’ll walk away with … Continue reading
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