books connect @ HF-L

Last Thursday, a bunch of 8th graders and I took a trip over to the High School Library to video Conference with author Sara Zarr.  Sara has written three books: Sweethearts, Once was Lost AND Story of a Girl (which was a National Book Award Finalist).  We got a glimpse into Sara’s inspiration, writing process, and very own living room  It was also a wonderful opportunity to ask specific questions about books we’ve been reading.  I hope that everyone who attending was as thrilled and star-struck as I was.  I hope to provide more of these video conferencing opportunities this year!

Aloha everyone,

       Our annual Middle School Book Fair is coming!  On November 9th, 10th, and 11th you’ll be able to pick up some great books in the Middle School Lobby.  On Tuesday, November 10th, stop in to the library for a Book Preview Par-tay, where you’ll get a sneak peak at books reviewed by some of your favorite teachers (and your numero uno librarian too)!  I’ll be looking for a volunteer “crew” to help set up, advertise, and decorate.  Please let me know if you’re interested, and check back soon for more details.

                      Happy Reading!

It’s not too late to join our library book clubs!  If you’re interested in coming to our next meeting please stop down to the library to see me for some info.  You can also check out the blogs for each of our clubs (links are to the right of this post).  I hope to see you there!

Thanks for stopping in to the  2009-2010 HF-L Middle School Library blog.  I hope that this becomes a place you will visit often, to share what you’re reading and to recommend some of your favorite books and authors to friends.  Basically…this is a place for us to chat about all books all the time . 

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I’m so excited to be blogging…I hope to hear from you soon!