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Juvenile Literature Reviews, March 2013

March 18, 2013 by

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Crush: The Theory, Practice, and Destructive Properties of Love Written by Gary Paulsen         This is another book about Kevin, a scheming middle schooler who tries to apply scientific theorizing to developing a romantic relationship with a girl. There are laughs along the way as when he creates a mess trying to provide […]

Juvenile Literature Review Winter 2012-13

February 5, 2013 by

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Reviews from the committee meetings in December, 2012, and January, 2013. All You Never Wanted written by Adele Griffin This story of two sisters, Alex and Thea, is told in alternating voices. After their parents’ divorce, Mom marries an extremely rich man and the girls’ lives change – not for the better. Alex finds the […]

Juvenile Literature Reviews, Fall 2012

November 26, 2012 by

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The committee of volunteers discussed these reviews in September. BookSpeak! Poems about Books written by Laura Purdie Salas illustrations by Josee Bisaillon BookSpeak!, a collection of poems about books, is one of those books which defy category. The design is delightful, with entertaining, expressive collage illustrations by Josee Bisaillon, and the poems are accomplished. But […]

Pete Griffin, Strings and Stories and 1st Friday Reception

September 26, 2012 by

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A lot happening in the coming weeks at JPL. Check out Pete Griffin, the voice of the Tongass telling stories inspired by a lifetime of work in the great outdoors.  He’ll be at the Dowtown Library Friday night 9/28 at 7pm.  His performance will be recorded and made available as a JPL Podcast. On Tuesday […]

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