Hey guys, for Dec/Jan each time you turn in a book review you will be entered into a contest to win a Twilight poster. You may pick up a book review form in the Youth Services area @ Main Library, email it to jplteens@gmail.com, or post it as a blog. If you post it as a blog, be sure to let me know so I don't miss it. All entries should be in by Jan 31, 2009 and you must be in grades 6-12. Here is the information you will need to include.
Name: Date: Title: Author: Summary: What did you think about it? Rating (1-5 stars):
So you love Harry Potter and/or Twilight...book and/or movie...and you want to know what other books have been made into movies. Well, here is a list to get you started (and this is just a very small list). Feel free to add your own as well!
Already Released
Eragon by Christopher Paolini Dune by Frank Herbert Emma by Jane Austen Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte Boy with the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne Romeo and Juliet by Shakespeare Neverending Story by Michael Ende Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman Ella Enchanted by Gail Carlson Levine Spiderwick Chronicles by Holly Black and Tony DiTerlizzi Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson Nancy Drew by Carolyn Keene Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist by Rachel Cohen and David Levithan Stardust by Neil Gaiman Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis City of Ember by Gil Kenan Princess Diaries by Meg Cabot Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants by Ann Brashares Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
Upcoming Release
Inkheart by Cornelia Funke Looking for Alaska by John Green Harry Potter 6 by J.K. Rowling New Moon by Stephenie Meyer Coraline by Neil Gaiman The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
Rebecca Caudill Book Award (Grades 4 to 8) (2009 pdf list) Past Winners: 2008 Drums, Girls & Dangerous Pie by Jordan Sonnenblick 2007 So B. It by Sarah Weeks 2006 Eragon by Christopher Paolini 2005 Hoot by Carl Hiaasen view more
Michael L. Printz Award Past Winners: 2008 The White Darkness by Geraldine McCaughrean 2007 American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang 2006 Looking for Alaska by John Green 2005 how i live now by Meg Rosoff view more
Yesterday, the PNG kids got to have some one-on-one time with Storm Chaser, Eddy Weiss. They got to learn about Dorothy (one of their trucks), how technology has reshaped Storm Chasing, and about the business overall. It was very interesting to hear him talk about storm chasing and how it has changed. I think the part that caught my attention the most was how YouTube has changed how they do things. Not only do they no longer make money (due to videos being up before new stations get them), but it has also made them responsible for how they do things. For example, one storm chaser went through several red lights at high speeds and was caught on tape and forced them to think more about how they operate. I also enjoyed hearing how technology has changed the way that storm precautions are done. For example, schools that have non-built in hallway lockers no longer have children take cover in the hallways. This is because a video surveillance caught footage of a tornado that came through, ripped the lockers off the wall, and carried the shards of metal rotating throughout the halls. (Thankfully no children were in the school at the time!)
Below is the first part of the event, you can find the rest here. I have also added the videos and pictures of the event to the Ning. Enjoy!
Alright, Twi-Hards, this post is for you. The buzz about the movie has been going on for months, but the anticipation is almost over! In 4 days, the world will finally see how big Twilight really is. That's right. Only FOUR. MORE. DAYS. (And really only 3 more days, if you're lucky enough to go to a Midnight Showing). Okay, so it still seems too far away, right? If you're like me you're dying to see it RIGHT NOW. Well here are some links that may help feed your Twilight-Need until then.
