Great learning opportunity coming across the state!
Michael Sullivan, author of
Connecting Boys with Books, will be in four locations across Nebraska in April. Funded by Read Aloud Nebraska, NLA’s Public Library and Trustee Section, a CE & Training grant from the Nebraska Library Commission and supported by the Regional Library Systems, this program will give you the opportunity to hear Michael Sullivan “share practical, proven, and sometimes off-beat suggestions on how to turn boys into lifelong readers.” The afternoon session will address library services and the future; it is titled “Breaking All the Rules.” This program offers 5 hours of CE credit.
Details and a registration form may be found on the brochure, located
here. You also may register online at
Read Aloud Nebraska. Early bird registration ends April 1, 2011.
I am enjoying
Around the World in 100 Days by Gary Blackwood. Twenty years after Phileas Fogg went around the world in 80 days, his son, Harry, is caught in a similar situation. This time Harry was expounding on motorcars and how they will take over from horses and buggies. He insisted that the model he and a friend have developed is far superior to any other. Now he must drive all the way, except when crossing water, in 100 days or lose the bet he can’t afford. Great fun, some danger and trouble. Can’t wait to find out if they make it!
(The Nebraska Library Commission receives free copies of children’s and young adult books for review from a number of publishers. After review, the books are distributed free to Nebraska school and public libraries.)
