2006-07 BATTLE OF THE BOOKS
KICKOFF SET FOR NOVEMBER 11
The battle is about to heat up. Battle of the Books, that is.
The 2006-07 Battle of the Books Kickoff will be held at the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library on Saturday, November 11. The kickoff will include the unveiling of the
book list for the coming Battle season, and talks by popular author Vivian VandeVelde,
who wrote last year's Battle
book Wizard at Work.
Battle
of the Books is a program designed to encourage and reward fourth and fifth
grade readers. Grace A. Dow librarians
choose 20 books that encompass a variety of interests and introduce students to
a wide range of literature. During Battle
season, students discuss the books with their teammates, team manager and other
adults, so that reading becomes a shared activity. While reaping the rewards of reading and team
building, the students also have fun.
During the kickoff event on
November 11, author VandeVelde will speak at 10 a.m. and 2
p.m. in the Library
Auditorium. Her books will be available
for purchase and signing after each program.
Also available for purchase will be the other books on the Battle
list. Attendees of the Kickoff may also
check out Battle books after each
program. Battle
books will be available for general checkout after 3 p.m. on November 11.
Books and book lists will not be available between programs.
For more information about Battle
of the Books or the kickoff event, contact the Youth Services Area at
989-837-3466 or visit the library’s website at www.midland-mi.org.
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