Upcoming Elections

Election Day is upon us. Here are some books to explain the process.



Vote- DK Eyewitness. Presents the history of the election process from Roman times to the present day.



See How they Run by Goodman. 



Vote! by Christelow. Using a campaign for mayor as an example, shows the steps involved in an election, from the candidate's speeches and rallies, to the voting booth where every vote counts, to the announcement of the winner.




Bad Kitty for President by Bruel.The votes are in--its a Bad Kitty landslide Its time to elect a new president of the Neighborhood Cat Coalition Who will win the election?



Big Nate, Mr. Popularity by Peirce. When Nate decides to run for school office, he asks for Francis's help in triumphing over the popular kids.



Elect Me! by Manushkin. 




Election Day Disaster by Roy. When doctored photographs of the President of the United States appear after an innocent Halloween party, his stepdaughter KC and her friend Marshall have to find the culprit in order to save the President's chances for re-election.

Cathy 

Amerks Reading Power Play - Greece is participating!

Reading Power Play

Read a Hat Trick of Books Reading Program!

Sponsored by:

Rochester Americans In conjunction with participating

Monroe County Libraries

  

October 20, 2014 through January 22, 2015

                   Read a “hat trick” (3) of books for each entry. A “hat trick” is when a hockey player scores three goals in one game.

                   The program is open to youth in grades K-12.

                   There will be separate drawings for grades K-5 and grades 6-12 with a
Grand Prize for each age group.

       Grand Prize winners will receive: Suite tickets for up to six people to the Amerks game on February 22); the opportunity to drop the puck at the game; catered dinner in the President’s Lounge at the Blue Cross Arena.

Entry forms in the Children's room.

We will have a player visit in January 2015, 

stay tuned for details. 

Contest Rules:

 1. Children must be in grades K-12 to participate.

2. You are entitled to one entry for every 3 books you read. The more you read the more entries you will have. The books must be appropriate for your reading level and the entry must be signed by a parent, teacher, guardian or librarian.

3. The winners will be drawn randomly, from all entries submitted.

4. Grand Prize winners must be able to confirm their ability to attend the designated game. If you do not confirm your availability, another winner will be drawn.

5. Grand Prize winners will be contacted by the Rochester Americans to finalize details.

If you would like the entry forms e-mailed to you so you can distribute to your class or group, please let me know {chenders@libraryweb.org} 

Cathy 

  

Early Literacy Research

A New York Times article on Language Development, Quality of Words, Not Quantity, Is Crucial to Language Skills, Study Finds. 

Books Build Connections Toolkit from the AAP, the American Academy of Pediatrics. This site includes video clips, advocacy information and handouts for families on reading with young children. 

Too Small to Fail, Too Small to Fail aims to help parents and businesses take meaningful actions to improve the health and well-being of children ages zero to five, so that more of America’s children are prepared to succeed in the 21st century.

The 30 million word gap, this White House blog that explains this and other programs and offers tips. 

Cathy 

Great Non-Fiction Books

This Non-Fiction just in to the library!



Hello, I'm Johnny Cash by Neri.  A biography of a musical legend. 



Hope for Winter: The True Story of a Remarkable Dolphin Friendship by Yates. A story of a baby dolphin named Hope is rescued against all odds. 



I survived: Five Epic Disasters by Tarshis. From the author of the New York Times-bestselling I Survived series come five harrowing true stories of survival, featuring real kids in the midst of epic disasters. { Pair with the I Survived Fictional Stories by Tarshis}



Ivan: The Remarkable True Story of the Shopping Mall Gorilla by Applegate. {Pair with The One and Only Ivan by Applegate. A Newbery Award Winner.}  



Lives of the Explorers by Krull. {Pair with Who was biography series, published by Grosset & Dunlap.} 


                                         

Our Solar System by Simon.                                    Outer Space by Jennings.   

    

Cool Creations in 101 Pieces by Kenney. {Pair with Lego Easy Readers or Lego Chapter Books.}

Cathy 

New Fiction to Read

The 8th Continent by London. A hilarious around-the-world adventure with a great environmental twist. 



The League of Seven by Gratz. In an alternate 1875 America electricity is forbidden, Native Americans and Yankees are united, and evil lurks in the shadows. 



Hunter Moran Digs Deep by Giff. Hunter Moran hunts for a long-buried treasure--tearing up the town and getting into some tight spots in the process. 



Friendship Over by Sternberg. How can a girl who hates change survive, when everything in her life is changing? By writing, of course. 



Princess in Black by Hale. Stopping monsters is no job for dainty Princess Magnolia. But luckily Princess Magnolia has a secret —she’s also the Princess in Black, and stopping monsters is the perfect job for her! 



Somebody on this Bus is Going to be Famous! by Cheaney. Every morning, their school bus waits at an empty bus stop. Nobody ever gets on. Nobody ever gets off. And Mrs. B refuses to answer questions about it.  



Hook's Revenge by Schultz. Twelve-year-old Jocelyn dreams of becoming every bit as daring as her infamous father, Captain James Hook. Her grandfather, on the other hand, intends to see her starched and pressed into a fine society lady. 

Cathy 

New Books in Series

Big Nate and the Crowd Goes Wild by Lincoln Peirce

"Whether he's fast-talking his way out of trouble or unleashing the contents of his lock on unsuspecting classmates, Nate does it with gusto. And every time he swings into action, the crowd goes wild"-- Page 4 of cover.




The Blood of Olympus by Rick Riordan

Just in time for holiday gift-giving, this signed and numbered limited edition of The House of Hades is the perfect keepsake for fans of the #1 New York Times bestselling Heroes of Olympus series. Each book is hand-signed by Rick Riordan and includes specially commissioned art from series illustrator John Rocco.The deluxe slipcase features a wrap-around illustration and makes an elegant centerpiece for any bookshelf.



The Doll People Set Sail by Ann M. Martin

Annabelle Doll, Tiffany Funcraft, and their families are whisked out to sea when the Palmers accidentally place them in a box destined for charity donation. And it turns out they're not alone-there are plenty of other doll people on the ship, too. After traveling thousands of miles, will they be able to find their way home? In the fourth installment in the beloved Doll People series, Brett Helquist joins Ann M. Martin and Laura Godwin on another exhilarating adventure from a doll's-eye view.



Thursdays with the Crown by Jessica Day George

Castle Glower has been acting weird, so it's no surprise when two towers transport Celie and her siblings to an unknown land. When they realize that no one from home is coming to get them, the kids-along with Celie's pet griffin Rufus-set out through the forest to figure out where they are and what's happened to their beloved Castle. Instead, they discover two wizards and an entire lost people, the oldest inhabitants of Castle Glower. And it seems they may know more of the Castle's secrets than Celie. But do they know how to get her back home?This bestselling series continues with the story of the origin of Castle Glower. Readers who've been enchanted by the Castle's moving walls will be delighted by the Castle's rich and magical history.

 

Timmy Failure: We Meet Again by Stephan Pastis
(Release Date: 10/28)

His name is Failure. Timmy Failure. And his detective agency is on the verge of global domination. Global riches. Global fame. And yet the gods keep throwing him curveballs: for starters, academic probation. The coveted Miracle Report is the key to everything, including a good grade. It’s dirty business. It’s best you know nothing. But one thing is for sure: Timmy Failure will be triumphant again!

Mia's Recipe for Disaster by Coco Simon
(Release Date: 10/28)

Mia is excited to enter a Design-a-Dress contest, but she’s pressed for time. And when she tries to finish working on her dress during a Halloween cupcake party, it’s a recipe for disaster!

-Karen