Sunday, January 24, 2010

Name That Book Media Contest


Like to read? Love to use computers? Consider participating in the "Name That Book" mutli-media contest. You don't have to read all 36 books...only a few of them. Then you'll work by yourself or with a partner to create a 3 minute multimedia project that captures the essence of the book(s). You'll have lots of flexibility and choices. Let me know if you're interested....

Here's an example for The Great Wide Sea by M. H. Herlong

Saturday, January 23, 2010

PhotoStory3 & Book Trailers

The Angel Experiment by James Patterson

Check out this great book trailer created by Sofia D'Arcy using a free program, Photo Story3. If you'd like to learn how to create your own books trailers using Photo Story3, let me know. I'd love to show your how!

Sunday, January 3, 2010

Thinking back...

At the beginning of a New Year, we're told that it is important to think back over the year past to remember the good and the bad. Here are my top ten best things from the library...

10. Starting the 2009 school year with more new books!

9. A great group of library assistants!!

8. Working with students and teachers on History and Science Fair projects!!

7. Having a great group of 6th graders who came to BMS with a love of reading!!!

6. A really supportive faculty and administration

5. 15 new computers!!!!

4. 20-30 fantastic and wonderful students who use the library every morning before school!!!!!!!

3. Students who responded to the request for book recommendations - 65+ books were suggested!!!!!!!!

2. 18 dedicated Name that Book team members!!!!!!!!!


1. At the top of the library list is YOU! You make the library great!!!!!!!!!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
I'm looking forward to seeing you on Tuesday...remember your library books are due :-)!

Preview of NEW book titles.....Click on the arrow to see what's new

Cdinneen's Show on PhotoPeach