3 Willows by Ann Brashares

3 Willows was a predictable read (but still a good one!) - it followed the same kind of storyline as the Sisterhood books. Ama, Jo, and Polly have been best of friends for a long time ... but as the story begins, summer is just starting and each of the girls have very different plans. They also find that their friendship is changing. I loved how the author shared facts about willow trees at the beginning of each chapter.

Happy Reading! If you read 3 Willows, comment on this post and let me know how you liked it! :)

Every Soul a Star by Wendy Mass

Ally, Bree, and Jack are different in many ways - the author managed to capture each character's concerns, dreams, and fears. Each chapter is told from a character's point of view. I thought the story dragged a little at times, but I am glad I stuck with it - I learned so much about the moon, stars, and what happens during a total eclipse. I also loved seeing how the characters changed and grew.

From Barnes and Noble:
Ally, Bree, and Jack meet at the one place the Great Eclipse can be seen in totality, each carrying the burden of their own problems, which become dim when compared to the task they embark upon and the friendship they find.

Happy Reading! If you read Every Soul a Star, comment on this post and let me know how you liked it! :)

Dr. Seuss

Today was one of my favorite days of the year ... Ms. Basic and Mr. Witz's 3/4 class went over to East school to help celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday by reading Dr. Seuss books aloud to the East school students.

I also had a great time participating in East School's assembly this afternoon as Thing 2 from The Cat in the Hat. :) Ms. Soule, the librarian at East, was Thing 1.

What is your favorite Dr. Seuss book? I think mine is Green Eggs and Ham. :)

Rebecca Caudill winner @ LBMS

Voting took place yesterday. LBMS voted for The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan. The state winner will be announced in March.

The 2010 titles will be available soon for check out in the LMC.

Also, you can start nominating titles for the 2011 list. See Ms. Kirsch if you are interested in nominating some titles. :)

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

I was SO anxious to read this book...I had heard so many students (and other librarians!) talking about it. I really enjoyed it! The subject matter made me a little not-so-sure about the book - people fighting each other to death? I wasn't sure if I wanted to read about that! But the book turned out to be so much more than that. I was immediately drawn into the world of Katniss and Peeta. I found it hard to put this book down. 

Happy Reading! If you read The Hunger Games, comment on this post and let me know how you liked it! :)

Rebecca Caudill

Did you read (or listen) to at least 3 of the 20 titles on the 2009 Rebecca Caudill list? If so ... then you are eligible to vote for your favorite book! Voting will take place during afternoon advisory on Tuesday, February 24th. Check the LMC News board within the next week or so for more information. 

I am also very excited because the Rebecca Caudill list for 2010 was just released. You can see the list on the Rebecca Caudill site. I served on the reader's advisory committee for this list - there are some great books that made it to the list! 

lots of reading going on ...

I read quite a bit over break and during the past week or so. I just haven't had time to blog about the books I have read. :)

Since the last time I blogged I have read the following books:

* The Wednesday Wars by Gary Schmidt
* Miss Spitfire: Reaching Helen Keller by Sarah Miller
* Home of the Brave by Katherine Applegate
* The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne
* The Naked Mole-Rat Letters by Mary Amato
* Drita, My Homegirl by Jenny Lombard
* Someone Named Eva by Joan Wolf

I actually enjoyed all of these books. :) Some realistic fiction and some historical fiction ...