Books with a Beat - Teen Read Week

BOOKS WITH A BEAT

 Tuesday, October 19^th

Books with a Beat – Check out a Playaway Audio Book.  Write a recommendation for the book and get a cool cup when you return it.

Come by the Moberly Library Programming Room at 4pm! 

Books with a Beat - Teen Read Week

BOOKS WITH A BEAT

Beat a path to change – To kick off the week, swing by the programming room to learn how you can make a difference at your library. Participants between the ages of 12 and 18, will get a cool cup for helping to compose the Little Dixie Library RAP!

Stop by the Moberly Library at 4! It's gonna be awesome! 

Little Dixie Dispatch: 2010-2011 Mark Twain Award Nominees

2010-2011 Mark Twain Award Nominees

“The Totally Made-Up Civil War Diary of Amanda MacLeish” by Claudia Mills (2008) 

While dealing with her parents' separation and her best friend's distance, Amanda is able to work out some of her anxiety through her fifth-grade project--writing a diary from the point of view of a ten-year-old girl whose brothers fight on opposite sides in the Civil War.

"The Seer of Shadows" by Avi (2008) 

In New York City in 1872, fourteen-year-old Horace, a photographer's apprentice, becomes entangled in a plot to create fraudulent spirit photographs, but when Horace accidentally frees the real ghost of a dead girl bent on revenge, his life takes a frightening turn.

“School Spirit” by Elizabeth Cody Kimmel (2008) 

Like her mother, a professional medium, Kat has been able to see dead people since turning thirteen, and although they would prefer to be normal, Kat and her best friend come to terms with their own talents while helping free the spirit of a girl trapped at their middle school.

“Go Big or Go Home” by Will Hobbs (2008) 

Fourteen-year-old Brady and his cousin Quinn love extreme sports, but nothing could prepare them for the aftermath of Brady's close encounter with a meteorite after it crashes into his South Dakota bedroom.

“Margaret and Flynn: 1875” By: Kathleen Duey (2008) 

The year is 1875, and twelve-year-old orphan Margret and her sister, Libby, are living with the kind Mrs. Fredriksen in her sod house in rural Littleton, Colorado. A tornado sweeps through, bringing with it an injured horse. Immediately Margret lays claim to the horse, naming him Flynn, nursing him back to health, and teaching herself to ride. Now more than ever, Margret yearns for some stability in her life. 

All of these books can be found at your local Little Dixie Regional Library. 

Come in or call us for more information.

Little Dixie Reading Group - "The Poisonwood Bible"

"The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver

The thrilling story told by the wife and four daughters of an evangelical Baptist missionary to the Belgium Congo in 1959. Set during the Congo's fight for independence and unraveling of the family. Nathan Price and his family to go Africa to "civilize" the Africans without a thought to traditions or beliefs.

Everyone is welcome to join in a lively literary discussion of books from today and yesterday. Library book discussions will be in the Moberly Library Board Room.

Check out our website (http://www.little-dixie.lib.mo.us/) to reserve this book today!

Little Dixie Dispatch: Genealogy

Genealogy 

--“Family tree problem solver : proven methods for scaling the inevitable brick wall” by Marsha Hoffman Rising (2005)

-- “The everything family tree book: research and preserve your family history.” by Kimberly Powell (2006)

--“How to do everything: Genealogy” by George Morgan (2009)

-- “Who do you think you are?: the essential guide to tracing your family history” by Megan Smolenyak (2009)  There is no such thing as an ordinary family. Each one has its own stories: the black sheep, the Civil War hero, the ancestors who fled to the United States, or the lost family fortune. The ground-breaking NBC series “Who Do You Think You Are?” takes seven of America's best-loved celebrities-from Lisa Kudrow to Susan Sarandon-on an emotional journey to trace their family history and discover who they really are. No matter how plain you think your background is, chances are there is a saga just waiting to be discovered.

-- “The family tree guide to finding your Ellis Island ancestors” by Sharon Carmack (2005)

Little Dixie Dispatch: Crafting Ideas

Crafting Ideas 

-- “Martha Stewart's encyclopedia of crafts : an A-to-Z guide with detailed instructions and endless inspiration” by Martha Stewart (2009) Join us as we use Martha’s brilliant crafting abilities to create everything from a scrapbook to soap to a flattering home wreath.

-- “Crafting Cross Stitch Cards” by Sue Cook (2007)

-- “Crafty Superstar: make crafts on the side, earn extra cash and basically have it all” by Grace Dobush (2009) Your go-to resource for selling your craft goods part-time, full of ideas for setting up and selling out. 

-- “P.Allen Smith’s living in the Garden Home: Connecting the Seasons with Containers, Crafts, and Celebrations” by P.Allen Smith (2007) For P. Allen Smith, gardening is all about the anticipation of a new season, the wonderful satisfaction that comes with digging and planting, building supports and structures, selecting plants and deciding how to arrange them.

-- “American Indian Crafts Kids Can Do!” by Carol Gnojewski (2006)

-- “Relax to the Max: 60 candles, scents, soaps & potpourri crafts to create your own bliss” by Marie Browning (2005)

Come on by the library to reserve and check out these great crafting titles! 

Little Dixie Dispatch: Mythology

Mythology

¨ “The Last Olympian” by Rick Riordan (2009)

     While the Olympians struggle to contain the rampaging monster Typhon, Kronos begins his advance on New York City, where Mount Olympus stands virtually unguarded. Now it's up to Percy Jackson and an army of young demigods to stop the Lord of Time.

¨ “Odd and the Frost Giants” by Neil Gaiman (2009)

      An unlucky twelve-year-old Norwegian boy named Odd leads the Norse gods Loki, Thor, and Odin in an attempt to outwit evil Frost Giants who have taken over Asgard.

· “Egyptian Myths” by Kathy Elgin (2009)

     This book provides a brief introduction to early Egyptian civilization, a retelling of eighteen Egyptian myths, and a who's who of characters.

· “The McElderry Book of Greek Myths” by Eric Kimmel (2008)

     A collection of twelve Greek myths from Pandora to Icarus to King Midas. A collection of twelve Greek myths from Pandora to Icarus to King Midas.

· “Key of Valor” by Nora Roberts (2004)

     The gods have assigned a quest to each of three mortal women. The keys to light and knowledge have been found. Now Zoe, a struggling single mom, must past the final test and find the key of valor. 

All of these books can be found at your local Little Dixie Regional Library. 

Come in or call us for more information.