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December 3, 2008

A language-arts teacher at my son's middle school and I are putting together an enrichment program that includes books, music, games, and movies, plus criticism, public speaking, and 21st-century literacy skills. Phew! That's a tall order. So far, my best finds of the month are two literature-based resources with tons of best-practice ideas: Book Club for Middle School and PlanetBookClub.com, both from Small Planet Communications.—Dodie Ownes, editor

IN THIS ISSUE

• Live and 'in Person': An Original Copy of The Tales of Beedle the Bard on Display in New York
  Well, whaddaya waiting for? One of just seven original copies of J. K. Rowling’s The Tales of Beedle the Bard, which was handwritten and illustrated by the author of the you-know-who series, is on display at the New York Public Library’s Bill Blass public catalog room from December 4, 2008, to January 4, 2009.
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• E-Rate Applications Are Now Available
  ‘Tis the season for…. Nope. We’re not talking about holiday shopping. It’s time to apply for the e-rate, the federal program that offers schools and libraries funding for telecommunications. Schools and libraries may apply for 2009–2010 e-rate discounts until 11:59 p.m. EST on Thursday, February 12, 2009. more » » » 

• Hold the Hoodies?
  
  The question of banning hooded sweatshirts has surfaced once again in school districts across the United States. In October, school officials banned students at North Garland High School in Texas from wearing hooded sweatshirts, alleging that kids could use them to hide their faces from security cameras or to conceal that they're sleeping or using an MP3 player. more » » » 
• Go Ahead, Get Graphic
  Thanks to a 2007–2009 Family Literacy Library Services grant from the New York State Library and the New York State Department of Education, the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library has created Get Graphic, a fantastic project that aims to introduce teens, parents, librarians, and teachers to the wonders of graphic novels. more » » » 

Jen 2.0 - Tech for Today

• Downloadable Books: It's a Love/Hate Thing
  Audiobooks rock, and those classics in ebook format can save an 8th grader from two weeks of being grounded. But there's still room for improvement. more » » » 

Teens Know "Best" - Book Reviews by Young Adults

• Holt, Simon. The Devouring. Little Brown. 2008. ISBN: 978-0-316-03573-6. Gr 7 and up.
  I must admit, I'm sick of dopey teen girl vampire books. So I was slightly reserved upon seeing the cover, as it looks like a prime example of a vampire book.  I am happy to report that vampires did not make an appearance in The Devouring. more » » » 
• Aronson, Marc. Unsettled: The Problem of Loving Israel. S & S/Atheneum. 2008. ISBN: 978-1-4169-1261-3. Gr 7-12.
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• Smith, Sherri. Flygirl. Putnam. 2008. ISBN: 978-0-399-24709-5. Gr 9-12.
  Flygirl is a historical fiction novel of about an African American woman that manages to get into the WASP (Women’s Air Force Service Pilots) unit during World War II. I liked how she had to lie about her race and then throughout the story she was worrying about it. I also liked Ida's life story and how she liked and learned to fly. more » » » 

Media Mania: Book Tie-ins to High-Interest Movies, TV Shows, and More

• Where Will The Spirit Pop Up Next?
  The Spirit goes on screen and shows up in an unusual format, while the X-Men franchise continues to thrive in a big bold book. more » » » 

Opportunities

• Bella's Book Club
  Twilight fans can thank the Tecumseh branch of the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne, IN, for creating Bella’s Book Club. Combining commentary on everything vampire with YouTube clips, media announcements, and read-alikes, this is a fun blog to watch. more » » » 
• Free Streaming Manga
  Naruto fans have something to look forward to in 2009, thanks to VIZ Media, publisher of the popular series. On January 15, 2009, Naruto Shippuden will be available for download just days after its release in Japan from the official Naruto Web site. more » » » 
• S&S Releases Secret Vampire Series
  Secret Vampire, the first book of nine in L. J. Smith’s Night World series, can be freely downloaded until December 21. more » » » 
• 'What If' Competition
  What if you were the first space generation living in an orbiting space habitat? All sixth, seventh and eighth graders (ages 10–14) living in the U.S. can enter an essay competition sponsored by Anousheh Ansari, the first female private space explorer, and her nonprofit Ahoora Foundation. more » » » 

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