WHS Library

The new “iPad“–a tablet and computer all in one.  Functions somewhat similarly to an iPhone.

    Hmmm, will your textbooks run on something like this soon?

No, that’s not what a librarian says–it’s the title of Becca Fitzpatrick’s book which she discussed during her visit to the NGC library last week.  

Fitzpatrick shared great tips for writers, and revealed that her first novel had received 100 rejection notices before it finally got accepted for publication!   And now they are seeking movie rights for the book, and a sequel (Crescendo) is on the way.

Her best tips for writers–be persistent;  join a writing group, and eavesdrop on conversations to help with dialogue. 

She also shared the process of getting a book jacket created, including getting to pick out the models for the cover.  Her last cover was created thanks to makeup artists, a trampoline, and some creative editing.

  Thanks, Becca, for your visit!  See our Flickr page for more photos, too!

   Thursday the NGC Library is thrilled to be hosting visiting  author Becca Fitzpatrick, who wrote the thriller Hush Hush!   She will be speaking during 4th lunch in the library–first come, first served, so if you want to see her,  see one of the librarians for an entry pass!

What do some student reviewers say about her book? 

• “Hush, Hush had me hooked from the first page.  Becca Fitzpatrick has created an amazing world that I can’t wait to visit again.”  
• “Oh My God OMG OMG OMG! Just finished Hush Hush one minute ago. I freaking LOVE this book!!!!!!! Fave book of the year!”
• “I stayed up last night until around 2:20 AM finishing this book…at the beginning of every chapter I would say to myself, “just ONE more chapter, then you MUST go to sleep.” Yeah, for all the good that did. I just could NOT put it down, if that tells you anything. “

Come hear the author, read the book, decide for yourself, and share your thoughts here!   Tickets available in either library!

Put your name in a drawing for free tickets for the movie, Dear John, based on the book by Nicholas Sparks!  We’ve received a donation of tickets for the preview, so stop by the front desk and add your name to the list!

It’s that time–the New Year has come and all the “top ten” book lists are arriving.

Check out Amazon.com’s Top Ten Editor’s list, their customer’s Top Ten, or the American Library Association’s, or NPR’s Top Teen Fiction list, and see what great reads are out there waiting for you.

What’s on your top ten list for 2009?

You might not know that lots of teachers and librarians are bloggers–and spend probably way too much time talking and writing about schools and libraries!  Maybe we are edu-nerds or tech nerds, but anyway,  this week the nominations for these “Edubloggers” came out–the Edublogs awards!   And our library blog was nominated!  So if you want to check out what some of the best education bloggers have to say about schools, or if you want to vote for our library blog, Not So Distant Future, check it out!

You can be eco-friendly for the holidays!   Ever thought about shopping locally, handmaking your gifts, or attempting some cooking for the holidays? Okay, I know we aren’t all Martha Stewart, but it still might be a great way to personalize what you give!

Magnets made out of scrabble tiles? E-cards? How about some home cooked brownies? Relieve a little finals exam stress by exploring your creativity!     We have some great books to help you get started!

Check out our display table for more like these!

We will be posting links to teacher projects occasionally on our “Teacher Project Page.”  

Mrs. Phelps’ class–your project is there now!  (click the link at the top right of this page!)

Our campus got recognized on Bookspring’s blog for your donations to their readathon efforts!

Check it out here!   And thanks for the book donations!

Please take our poll today! It’ll be very useful to the campus!