Ms. Nancy's Library Blog

…born today in 1898! “Literature adds to reality, it does not simply describe it.” — C.S. Lewis

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“The Potter books in general are a prolonged argument for tolerance, a prolonged plea for an end to bigotry, and I think it’s one of the reasons that some people don’t like the books, but I think that it’s a very healthy message to pass on to younger people that you should question authority and [...]

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Nice article in the Portland Tribune today, with quotes by Portland Public School’s Susan Stone, and a profile of librarian Nancy Sullivan, from Northeast Portland’s Madison High School (my alma mater!). Please support your local librarian! Thank you. – Ms. Nancy

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Apparently, film director Martin Scorsese is also a fan of the Brian Selznick novel, “The Invention of Hugo Cabret.” (Award winner: The Iowa Children’s Choice Award for 2009-2010 and winner of the 2008 Caldecott Medal; was also a 2007 National Book Award Finalist, Young People’s Literature, and a Junior Library Guide Selection.) #msnancysezilovethisbooksomuch

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Great op-ed piece by James Patterson on how to get ‘em to love reading.

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2011 ORCA WINNERS More than 7,500 votes were cast during the first-ever round of ORCA voting! The voting is now officially complete and the winners have been chosen. They are: JUNIOR DIVISION THE STONEKEEPER (AMULET BOOK 1) by Kazu Kibuishi INTERMEDIATE DIVISION ELEPHANT RUN by Roland Smith SENIOR DIVISION THE HUNGER GAMES by Suzanne Collins [...]

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Please go to Survey Monkey, teenagers, and vote for your favorite books of the past year. This is for the 2011 Teens’ Top Ten. Voting is open now through Sept. 15.

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No, not me! These kids. Good job, y’all.

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Love this post and we’re looking forward to next week’s release of the final movie! – Ms. Nancy

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…coming soon…

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