On the Clipboard

Here are some of the books that I found checked out on the clipboard this week!

Wonder, by R.J. Palacio

Kiki Strike and the Empress's Tomb, by Kirsten Miller

Sugar and Ice, by Kate Messner

Home is East, by Many Ly

Lunch Lady and the Summer Camp Shakedown, by Jarrett J. Krosoczka











What have your tweens been reading lately?

On the Clipboard 2013/2014 School Year

Well it's that time again.  The books are circing and the librarians are on our toes trying to provide stellar readers' advisory.  At the end of the day, some kids still find things on their own or from recommendations from friends.  Here are some titles that have appeared on the clipboard lately.

Timmy Failure Mistakes Were Made, by Stephan Pastis

Thorn Ogres of Hagwood, by Robin Jarvis

Airborn, by Kenneth Oppel

Dear Pen Pal, by Heather Vogel Frederick











What have your tweens been reading lately?

The Last Clipboard of the Year!

12 days left of school for the kiddos.  Here is the last On the Clipboard post for the 2012/2013 school year!

Bird, by Rita Murphy

13th Story Treehouse, by Andy Griffiths

Sisters Grimm 7 - The Everafter War , by Michael Buckley

Top of the Order, by John Coy

Giants Beware, by Jorge Aguirre












What are your tweens reading right now?

On the Clipboard

Whew.

Fantabulous announcements at the YMAs yesterday.  While I couldn't be there this time, there was much whooping, squeaking and chair dancing happening at the reference desk.

What have the kiddos around here been checking out lately?

 Dumpling Days, by Grace Lin
(review from Kirkus)

 No Other Story, by Dr. Cuthbert Soup
(review from wired.com)

 Rules, by Cynthia Lord
(review from Kirkus)

The Reinvention of Bessica Lefter, by Kristen Tracy
(review from Kirkus)

Vordak: Double Trouble, by Scott Seegert
(review from YA Central)










What are your tweens checking out these days?

Real Life Tween Reader

"Lock" is a book-a-day-boy-reader.  He is a shining example of why the idea of boys as non-readers is in the realm of stereotype (at least in my own work place).  He keeps me on my toes, because not only does he read on average a book-a-day when he's on a roll, but he expects new and fresh recommendations each time!  He's pretty amenable to listening to suggestions, but he has a definite idea of what it is that he likes.

Do you consider yourself a reader? 
Yes, I consider myself a reader.  


What are your favorite genres to read? 
My favorite genres to read are fantasy fiction/ science fiction.

How do you select the books you want to read?  
I select my books by having people recommend them to me: parents, teachers, etc.

What is your favorite book so far?  
My favorite book of all time is probably Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins.

What is your favorite thing about reading?  
My favorite thing about reading is that it is an easy way to pass the time and there are always a lot of good books just waiting to be read.

Do you read on an e-reader/phone/computer?
No I do not read on an electronic device.

What kinds of books do you think are most popular with kids your age?  Why?  
I think that the most popular books with boys my age are fantasy fiction/ sci-fi. I think for girls a popular genre is Realistic fiction/ gossip fiction. Because for girls they can connect to it. And for boys we can enjoy different parts of it.

What are you currently reading?  
I am currently reading Airman by Eoin Colfer.

Real Life Tween Reader

Sparkle is another reader who has been wandering around this library since she was 4. She will generally give anything a test drive, which is an invaluable service!  She's not shy about letting us know why a book works or why it doesn't!  It's fabulous to see a tween reader who knows what she likes, but is willing to give new things a chance.

Do you consider yourself a reader?
Yes, I do consider myself a reader.

What are your favorite genres to read?
Murder mysteries, fantasy, and humorous gruesome books.

How do you select the books you want to read?
I mostly ask for recommendations from librarians, or friends.

What is your favorite book so far?
My favorite book so far is A Tale Dark and Grimm because it is funny *and* bloody.

What is your favorite thing about reading?
My favorite thing about reading is learning the incredible character's story.

Do you read on an e-reader/phone/computer?
Nope.  Only the real kind of book.

What kinds of books do you think are the most popular with kids your age?  Why?
I have no idea.  I'm really not up to date on those things.

What are you currently reading?
I am reading The Romeo and Juliet Code.

On the Clip Board

Here are some of the books that our tweens are reading these days!

Weird Nature, by John Downer

The Tale of Emily Windsnap, by Liz Kessler

Nature Girl, by Jane Kelley

Operation Red Jericho, by Joshua Mowll

Tiger Moon, by Antonia Michaelis

On the Clip Board

Here are some of the books that our tweens are reading this week.

Top Ten Deadliest Sharks, by Joe Brusha

A Whole Nother Story, by Dr. Cuthbert Soup

The Fantastic Secret of Owen Juster, by Barbara O'Connor

The Vanishing Violin, by Michael D. Bell

The Teacher's Funeral, by Richard Peck

On the Clip Board

There are many familiar faces on the list this week.  Word of mouth and peer recommendations go far in our school, and these are some of our students' favs!

The Name of This Book is Secret, by Psuedonymous Bosch

The Falcon's Malteser, by Anthony Horowitz

Stanford Wong Flunks Big Time, by Lisa Yee

Peter and the Shadow Thieves, by Dave Barry & Ridley Pearson

TMBS and the Prisoner's Dilemma, by Trenton Lee Stewart

On the Clipboard

 Faith, Hope and Ivy June, by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor

 Dunk, by David Lubar

 Dragons of Darkness, by Antonia Michaelis

 N.E.R.D.S, by Michael Buckley

The Wee Free Men, by Terry Pratchett