What’s Happening @ the Library - January 2008
Pendragon!
Author D.J. MacHale will be at the library on Thursday, January 24 from 4 to 6 PM to sign books and talk about his magnificent and popular fantasy series, Pendragon.
Don’t miss it!
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Book Season
On Monday, January 14, the American Library Association will announce the Printz Award, the highest honor in young adult literature, in addition to the Alex Awards, which represents the best books written for adults that also have immense teen appeal.
We don’t want to say which book is our choice for the award - last year we picked and got it wrong (although we love the winner - American Born Chinese) We have some favorites (see above) but we’ll keep them to ourselves -unless you really want to know!
If you think you know what the best book for teens in 2007 was, consider entering our Printz raffle at both library locations. If you pick the winner, you’ll be entered into a raffle for a $40 gift card!
Good Books | Comment (0)Good Music - January 2008
List Season
The end of the year means (in addition to awards) the presenting of ‘Best of’ and ‘Worst of’ Lists for just about everything, and our go-to source for pop culture, Entertainment Weekly magazine, is no exception. What do you think of their choices?
EW’s choices for best songs of the year:
Umbrella by Rihanna (feat. Jay-Z)
You Know I’m No Good by Amy Winehouse
No One by Alicia Keys
And their picks for worst album of 2007?:
Good Music | Comment (0)Curtis by 50 Cent
Dreaming Out Loudby OneRepublic
Souljaboytellem.com by Soulja Boy
Good Movies - January 2008
Awards Season
What is it about this time of year? All these fabulous movies coming out all at once - and then all these award shows! On Monday, January 7th, the Critic’s Choice Awards will air on VH1. What is interesting about this particular award is that there is a special category for Young Actor and Young Actress…the nominees?
Young Actor
- Ahmad Khan Mahmidzada for The Kite Runner
- Freddie Highmore for August Rush
- Michael Cera for Juno and Superbad
- Ed Sanders for Sweeney Todd
Young Actress
- Dakota Blue Richards for The Golden Compass
- Nikki Blonsky for Hairspray
- Saoirse Ronan for Atonement
- AnnaSophia Robb for Bridge to Terabithia
Will your favorite win? Our favorites, Ms. Ronan and Mr. Sanders, are in the pictures up top!
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