Banned Books Week (Sep. 27-Oct. 4), launched in 1982, celebrates intellectual freedom and encourages readers to examine controversial books. Top 10 most challenged books of 2007. Read more at Banned Books Online.�
March 2008 National Women’s History Month
Women’s Art: Women’s Vision
“Each year, March is designated as National Women’s History Month to ensure that the history of American women will be recognized and celebrated in schools, workplaces, and communities throughout the country. The stories of women’s historic achievements present an expanded view of the complexity and contradiction of living a full and purposeful life.” From National Women’s History Project Press Release www.nwhp.org/whm/pressrelease.php.
300 Women Who Changed the World
With the weather getting cooler, it’s a great time to curl up with a good book. Not sure what to read? Check out these websites for reviews and suggestions:
Books often have a profound and lasting effect on children. Many celebrities have shared their favorite books from childhood on the website, “What Got You Hooked,” at http://www2.firstbook.org/whatbook/favorites.php. Why not go to the site and see if your favorite childhood book is represented? Then reply to this post and tell us about the book(s) that you read as a child that spurred an interest in reading. We bet at least one Dr. Seuss book will get a mention!
Visit the library during the week of October 15 - 19 to help celebrate Teen Read Week and enter a drawing for a chance to win one of several prizes including a gift certificate to Barnes & Noble. Check out a book and drop your name in the box located at the circulation desk. Good luck and good reading!
We have a new look this year for the school media center webpage. Look for information about the library catalog, the school book club, online resources and much more in the future.�