YOUNG CRITICS CLUB

Our first book will be Marilyn Redmond's Henry Hamilton Graduate Ghost, a bounty of laughs and excitement as Henry Hamilton, a Civil War ghost tries to scare a skeptical and modern family. What's a poor ghost to do? READ THE BOOK. WATCH THE MOVIE July 7th at 1:30 at the library. Registration required. Hope to see you there!!

Podcasting

Our First Try at Podcasting with Gabcast. Not the easiest way to Podcast because you use the phone as your mike and it stops recording when the talking stops. It does eliminate the need
for downloading software or extra equipment.

Gabcast! Williwaw #2


Gabcast! Williwaw #1

Metamorphosis @ Your Library

Summer WOW Programs!!!! Join us for summer fun. We will transform the library book carts into works of art. We will Morph a new Monopoly winner in the Annual Monopoly Tournament. Change your old books into new ones at our book swap on June 25th. Become a couch potato for a day when we have an Indiana Jones Moviethon--popcorn anyone? Bring your favorite Board Games and transform your friends into a game enthusiast.

Like watching movies? Did you enjoy the book or movie more? Come join us in the YOUNG CRITICS CLUB to read and view four titles--your choice!! Come in or call to check out days and times or visit our website www.biblio.org/newmilford
All programs require registration. 860-355-1191 ext 204. Hope to see you there.

Book Discussion

The New Milford Public Library will have a book discussion on Tom Bodett's Williwaw at 2 pm on June 16th. We will try to podcast this so stay tuned to this blog.

Preserve the Planet "One Thing" Kids Contest

Kids in Grades k-12--combine with News Channel 8 and MyTV9 TV. Join the "One Thing" Idea Contest with your ideas to preserve the planet through energy conservation. If everyone does just "onething" everyday, what a difference we could make!!

Want to know more:
www.Onethingct.com.

HOW THE CONTEST WORKS:
To enter, children ages 6-18 share their Onething idea (in 50 words or less) for conserving energy and saving the planet and either enter on-line at myzone.tv or send in their entry to News Channel 8/MyTV9 Marketing Dept, 8 Elm Street, New Haven, Ct 06510
There are 3 cateegories (grades K-5, 6-8 and 9-12)
3 Grand Prizes in random drawing. One winner for each category.
Grand Prize includes winners appearing in an on-air television spot sharing their one thing idea plus a $50 gift certificate to Barnes and Noble
57 Runner up prizes will be awared a $50 gift certificate to Barnes and Noble.


HOW MANY WAYS CAN YOU SAVE THE PLANET?

Free Books

HarperCollins Publishers announces First Look Teen, a program to preview books in a variety of genres, with readers who make a difference – you!

Each month, HarperCollins will offer Advanced Reading Copies (ARCs) of great books by fabulous authors that you will have the opportunity to review. Reviewers are selected at random, but you must enter the program to be eligible. Join First Look Teen now – the sign up will take approximately two minutes. If you are already a member, sign in at right to continue. http://www.harperteen.com/firstlook/

Is copy-cat book cover art becoming an unwanted trend?

http://yalibrarian.com/
April 22, 2008

As a reader and frequent book store browser, I devote a degree of judgment towards book covers while downing an uppity-caffeinated beverage. When picking up an unfamiliar title, the presentation of a book is as important as appearing professional for a job interview. The book’s cover art introduces the reader to the story. Elements infused within the design, illustration, or photography heavily contribute towards the overall presentation and appeal. In fact, there are many times when a reader cannot recall the title or author, but is able to conjure a description of its cover. Once in a while, roles reverse and the consumer influences the cover. These titles become branded by the cover art due to momentous success i.e. Eragon, Twilight, Harry Potter. However, most titles receive a new makeover as the book transforms from hardcover to paperback to reprints, thereby creating a high expectation towards packaging.

Book cover art is a fine art as it attempts to attract its targeted audience. Those of us connected to the bookworld have a high regard for the efforts invested in printing high quality book covers, especially when we are booktalking titles to teens. Attractive and varied covers help us entice readers to expand their reading preferences. For publishers to package two different products with the same illustrations gives the impression of an impetuous company undermining current ethical standards. Whether copyright has been breached is not the immediate issue, rather consumers expect that their personal dollars are purchasing a unique product. To hinder the dystopian possibility that one day there may be several different titles displayed next to each other featuring the same cover art, please voice your opinions in the comments.