The Backseat Book Club

In case you missed it, back in October NPR (National Public Radio) launched a book club for young readers. Each month a title will be selected and after reading the book, you can submit questions. At the end of the month, some of the questions will be put to the book’s author on the afternoon radio program All Things Considered.

If you are interested in participating, January’s selection is The Watsons Go To Birmingham – 1963 by Christopher Paul Curtis:

For more information about the Backseat Book Club and to find a local NPR station, click the following link:

http://www.npr.org/series/141728003/nprs-back-seat-book-club

Posted by Sue Ann

Happy Holidays

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Happy Holidays to everyone!

Come in and check out some new holiday books:

Happy Birthday!!

Happy Birthday to Jerry Pinkney on December 19th &

Eve Bunting on December 22nd.

Come in and pick up a book from their collection.

posted by Josephine

The Adventures of Tintin!

Last month new audiences were introduced to Jim Henson's wonderful creations in "The Muppets"!

This December, another "oldie" even older than the Muppets will make their debut to a whole new audience. Steven Speilberg and Peter Jackson have been hard at work adapting "The Adventures of Tintin" for the big screen and of course for modern audiences. As you can tell from the picture to your right, the visuals look stunning.

The movie is based on a 1920's Belgian serial comic by Herge and will be the first in a trilogy. It has been stated that Jackson and Speilberg are on board to co-direct the second installment.

The story follows the adventures of Tintin, a young Belgian reporter, Snowy, his faithful canine companion and the grumpy Captain Haddock. The trio navigate through mystery, fast paced chases and even find time for some moments of humor.

-Posted by Miss Jessikah