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Review by Grace
Have you ever wondered what dogs think of our stuff? Well, you can find out what Jack the dog thinks of our NEEEOOOW things and our howling, banging boxes in I, Jack. Read this great book and find out how Jack and his friend save some puppies and Jack's owner or packleader. I, Jack is hard to put down!
The Lightning Thief by Rick Riorden
Review by Emily
Have you ever wondered what it feels like to have an immortal god as a dad? Well, for 12 year old Percy Jackson, he DOES have an immortal god as a dad! He just doesn't know. But when things start acting very strange, he notices it is true! Percy feels upset that his dad hadn't told him all along. What will Percy do? What adventures will take place? When you start reading this you will never want to put it down!
Here are some of the literary awards given out this year by the Association for Library Service
to Children (ALSC).
The John Newbery Medal is given to an author with the most distinguished contribution to American
literature for children. The 2010 Newbery Medal went to When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead.
The Caldecott Medal is awarded annually to an illustrator with the most distinguished contribution to
American picture books for children. The 2010 Caldecott Medal was awarded to The Lion and The Mouse by Jerry Pinkney.
The Pura Belpre Award is presented to a Latino/Latina writer and illustrator whose work best
portrays, affirms, and celebrates the Latino cultural experience in an outstanding work of literature
for children and youth. The 2010 award was given to Rafael Lopez for Book Fiesta! Celebrate Children's Day. The Robert F. Sibert Medal is awarded annually to the best informational book for children. The
winner of the Sibert Medal for 2010 was Almost Astronauts: 13 Women Who Dared To Dream by Tanya Lee Stone.
Ask Mrs. Farynowski questions by emailing her at dfarynowski@grandviewschools.org then check back here now and then to see if your questions have been answered. Q: What is your favorite book this year? A: I was so happy that the Lion and the Mouse won the Caldecott. It is breathtaking! For the older students, Catching Fire, the sequel to Hunger Games, is a definite page turner.
Q: What are you reading right now?
A. I am now reading Zoobreak by Gordon Korman. This is the sequel to Swindle. This fast paced series will capture everyone's interest.
Q: What is your favorite time of the school year?
A: I especially like the weeks of book fair and author visits. Book fair allows us to see the new fiction and non-fiction books. I am always amazed and delighted with our author visits. It is fun to meet and learn from them.
Edison Intermediate/Middle School Events Book Fair will be held May 12 - 19, 2010. This is the half price sale! Everything is half price! Cash or check only. Checks should be made to K-6 Grandview PTO. All library books are due May 21, 2010. Edison Intermediate/Middle School Projects In fourth grade we are reading a play about the environment and recycling. Maggie Mills will be working in both libraries as my student teacher. She is currently teaching social studies to fifth graders at Columbus Academy. She is working on her degree in library science. We are pleased to have her join us!
Stevenson Events
All students have a library lesson and a check-out time once a week.ﾠ Students may check out a total of three books that should include two fiction books and one non-fiction book.ﾠ ﾠ
Stevenson Special Projects Book Fair will be held May 12 - 19, 2010. This is the half price sale! Everything is half price! Cash or check only. Checks should be made to K-6 Grandview PTO. Open house will be Thursday, May 13th from 5:00 - 6:00. Parents are encouraged to bring their students to check out the books. All library books are due May 21, 2010. |
