Another successful Book Week has been put to rest. Big thanks to all of the wonderful authors and illustrators who visited us, to the amazing Literary Committee for putting everything in place, and to the parent volunteers who made everything run so smoothly. Our students are so lucky to be able to participate in such a rich and dynamic week every year.
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Book Week is Coming!
Here in the library, LREI’s annual Book Week is one of our favorite times of the year. We welcome authors and illustrators into every Lower School classroom. It’s always an exciting time and this year is no exception.
On Monday December 10th we are happy to host Roxie Munro, Gina Goldmann, P.D Eastman, Geoffrey Hayes, Ai-Ling Louie, and Melanie Hope Greenburg. On Tuesday we will be seeing Randall de Seve, Carin Berger, Bonnie Bryant Hiller, C. Alexander London, and Michael Hearst. On Wednesday, we will be welcoming Marthe Joceyln.
Book Week culminates with our Annual Literary Evening for adults featuring A.M Homes, Alice Eve Cohen, Rajesh Parameswaran, Martha Southgate, Sung J. Woo.
Don’t forget the book sale will also be happening during Book Week on Wednesday after school, and Thursday and Friday all day.
Sheila Turnage Visit!
The Fourth Grade is super excited to be hosting Sheila Turnage, author of THREE TIMES LUCKY, tomorrow! We have been reading aloud in library, and just got to the juicy part of the mystery! Our students are excited to talk to Sheila about her craft and about writing mysteries in particular. As of today, students have predictions about 5 different characters who could possibly be guilty!
We will be sure to post some photos of this exciting visit!
Book Week Friday!
The Lower School is ending Book Week with a bang, with visits from:
Roxie Munro – author/illustrator of Hatch!
Cornelius Van Wright and Ying Hwa-Hu author and illustrator of Sam and the Lucky Money
Book Week Thursday!
Our incredible Book Week guests on Thursday…
Dave Roman – author and illustrator of Astronaut Academy
Ai-Ling Louie – author of Vera Wang: Queen of Fashion
Book Week Wednesday!
Our fabulous author/illustrators today were:
Marthe Jocelyn – author/illustrator of Hannah’s Seven Dresses to Luise and Mary’s classroom.
Monica Wellington – author/illustrator of Mr. Cookie Baker to Galen and Alexia’s classroom.
Tuesday of Book Week!
Today’s fabulous Book Week visitors are:
Julie Appel – author of Touch The Art: Count Monet’s Lilies to Diane and Fleur’s 4K class.
Isabel Hill – author of Building Stories to Tasha and Jessica’s 2nd grade class.
Julia Sarcone-Roach – author of Subway Story to Deborah and Farrah’s 2nd grade class.
4th Graders Meet Cornelia Funke
On Thursday, January 15, both 4th grade classes bundled up for a trip to the New York Public Library on 42nd Street. Even though temperatures were low, spirits were high, since the destination was a question and answer session with esteemed children’s writer Cornelia Funke.
After a short subway ride, the students took the opportunity to watch some of the skaters at the rink in Bryant Park. They soon entered the library, and were escorted up through the hallowed halls into the Trustees Room. For many students, this was their first trip to the 42nd Street library. Their teachers made sure that they looked up as they walked through the hallways, noticing the architectural details. The students were quite impressed!
Cornelia was accompanied by Eliza Bennet (who plays Meggie from the Inkheart book in the film of the same name). Cornelia and Eliza both gave short introductions about their roads towards writing and acting, and then the floor was opened up for questions. The students asked questions ranging from “What is your inspiration?”, and “Were you nervous trying out for the part?”, to “Is it difficult condensing a novel into a movie script?”, and “Who is your favorite character that you have ever written?”. Cornelia spoke quite eloquently about the writing process, and let students know that she didn’t even begin writing until the age of 28. When one student asked her if she liked the feeling of power of controlling her characters, she answered with a short chuckle and told the student that he should let his characters out of his power, and then he will really see where his stories would really go!
Eliza in turn, spoke about acting and her love of the book Inkheart. Many children were quite interested in the process of moving a book off the pages and into a film.
After the questions were asked, each student got a chance to meet Cornelia and Eliza and have their book (or poster if they did not have a book) signed. Thanks to the New York Public Library for hosting this special event!
The 4th grade had a wonderful morning, and yes, Cornelia Funke’s books are flying off the shelves! Why not come into the library and check one out!
Book Week!
It’s hard to believe that Book Week is almost upon us!
Next week, fabulous authors will be in each Lower School classroom talking with your children about writing books. Our Lower School schedule is as follows:
Monday, December 3: Amy Guglielmo and Julie Appel in the 4s class
Marthe Joceyln in Dorothy and Deborah’s 1st grade class
Isabel Rose in Jamie and Bonnie’s 1st grade class
Mario Picayo in Gina and Emily’s 1st grade class
Ai-Ling Louie in Jackie and Dot’s 2nd grade class
Sally Cook in Tasha and Rebecca’s 2nd grade class
Wednesday December 5: Marthe Joceyln in Luise and Stacey’s Kindergarten
Eric Losh in Emily and Ana’s 3rd grade class
Roxane Orgill in Alison and Lisa’s 3rd grade class
Sarah Deming in Kate and Dave’s 4th grade class
Thursday, December 6: Jennifer Merz in Diane and Charles’ EK class
Monica Wellington in Lauren and Molly’s Kindergarten
Annette Perez in the Afterschool Reds
Friday, December 7: Bonnie Hiller is Gwen and Becka’s 4th grade class
Be sure to ask your child about the visit to the classroom! And remember that the book fair portion of Book Week begins Wednesday, December 5th after school!