Show of hands: how many people were driven to read/re-read A Wrinkle in Time in preparation for When You Reach Me? How about after you finished it? Do you think the Newbery buzz around this book is well-deserved? This seems like a great book to discuss here and with students, since it’s built like a little puzzle box. (It also seems like a difficult book to discuss without spoiling the end, so let’s see how we do here!) Do you think that the setting was true to New York City in the late 70s? How about the portrayal of a NYC public school? Any $20,000 Pyramid fans in the house? There’s a ton to talk about in this little gem of a book, so let the discussion of When You Reach Me begin!
Archive for December, 2009
November (almost) Book Club: When You Reach Me
December 6, 2009Fun-Raiser at Sycamore Bar in Brooklyn!
December 1, 2009
Support school libraries! Join NYCSLA for an evening of books, fun, networking, and fundraising at Sycamore Bar in Brooklyn on Thursday, December 10, from 6-9 p.m. Take the Q to Cortelyou; Sycamore Bar is located at 1118 Cortelyou Road at Westminster Road.
Drink specials: Get the 641.23 (beer) or the 641.22 (wine)
Happy hour specials until 8 PM
$5-$25 donations will support NYCSLA’s work for school librarians and advocacy for school libraries. New or next-to-new children’s book donations will benefit Beth Israel Treatment Center.
Bring your friends, family, and library-friendly teachers from your school. Many thanks to intrepid NYCSLA member Cate Hagarty for organizing this event!
