Friday, March 26, 2010

Nancy Carlson visits Bennett


Nancy Carlson wowed Bennett's kindergartners through third graders on Monday, March 22nd. She shared where many of her ideas came from. Her first and only dance recital in which she cried on stage became Harriet's Recital. She also shared how important imagination is in creating a story. She drew pictures of many of her characters. She taught them how to draw George, Harriet, and a disco guinea pig.

Letters from the first graders showed that not only did they love her visit, but that they learned some of the important lessons her books teach. One student wrote he would be honest, another said that she wouldn't give up.

Check out her website http://www.nancycarlson.com/ to see her lesson on how to draw George. (Click on the video on the top left corner.) The students also enjoy checking out her daily drawing on her blog.

New Award Winners!

Come see the latest Newbery, Caldecott, Coretta Scott King, and Geisel Award Medal and Honor winners available now. When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead is the Newbery Medal winner, the Caldecott winner is The Lion and the Mouse by Jerry Pinkney, the Coretta Scott King Award winner for writing is Bad News for Outlaws: The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. Marshal, and the Geisel Award Winner is Benny and Penny in the Big No-No! Come check one out at the library today!