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Audubon Day

Audubon.  You've heard that word before, but you're not sure what it means.  Or you only have a vague understanding.  That used to sum up my level of knowledge, but that all changed when I read Okay for Now by Gary D. Schmidt in 2011.  The novel was filled with Audubon references, and it really sparked an interest to learn more.  And now I'm passing that information along to you on Audubon Day.  John James Audubon was a famous ornithologist and painter, who captured the wonder and beauty of wild birds in his art.  His major work was called The Birds of America and is featured in this blog's picture.  He was born on April 26, 1785, which is why we honor him today, April 26, 2013.  There are several ways you can celebrate Audubon's contributions to science and art.  Visit the Audubon Society's webpage to see how the naturalist's legacy continues to this very day.  Read a biography to learn more about his amazing life (JB  AUD in the Kid Zone).  Read a book about some of the birds he found so fascinating (598 in the Kid Zone and Nonfiction).  Walk through your backyard, your neighborhood, or a local park and do some birdwatching.  Follow in Audubon's footsteps -- take some art supplies with you and try to capture what you see.

Nursery Rhyme Time

We're going "classic" for the final post in our National Poetry Month blog series -- nursery rhymes! When I was growing up, my mom recited them all the time. So, naturally, my sister and I recited them all the time, too. This habit has followed us into adulthood. Sadly, many of today's children are not familiar with these traditional rhymes. If you're a parent, I challenge you to check out one of these Mother Goose compilation books and introduce your child to nursery rhymes. If you're a child, I encourage you to do the same -- just share it with your parents instead!

World Book Night

April 23 is a big day for books:  Shakespeare’s birthday, Cervantes’ death day, and UNESCO’s International Day of the Book.  It is also World Book Night, a world-wide celebration of adult literacy.  Volunteers of enthusiastic readers go out into their communities and pass out special editions of books, hoping to share their love of reading with non-readers, particulary those who don’t have regular, easy access to books of their own.  Thirty titles are selected each year and publishers donate copies to participants for the event. This is only the second year World Book Night has been celebrated in the United States, having originated in the United Kingdom the year before, but it is growing in popularity.  In the Birmingham a

This Just In's April Editorials

This Just In! had its last meeting of the school year on Monday, April 22, 2013.  So sad.  And so fun!  We read another great group of new books this month.
Elena = The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey by Trenton Lee Stewart
Erica = Bunnicula: A Rabbit Tale of Mystery by Deborah & James Howe
Gabby = Dear Know-It-All: Old Story, New Twist by Rachel Wise

Bink & Gollie -- What a Pair!

Meet Bink and Gollie.  This mismatched pair of best friends star in a series of hilarious, full-color first chapter books.  The newest title in the series comes out on Tuesday, April 23, 2013.  Read them all to find out where their exuberance and roller skates take them.
1. Bink & Gollie
2. Bink & Gollie: Two for One
3. Bink & Gollie: Best Friends Forever

BONUS!  Did you know that this series is created by another dynamic duo,  Kate DiCamillo and Alison McGhee?  Wait, make that a triumphant trio.  We can't forget their illustrator collaborator Tony Fucile. 

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