ncompass live: one book for nebraska kids & one book for nebraska teens

NCompass LiveMay 6, 2009

One Book For Nebraska Kids

&One Book For Nebraska

Teens

The statewide reading program for adults began in 2005 with

My Antonia by Willa Cather

Sharon Osenga, Meridian Library System,

suggested we provide a similar program for children or teens.

One Book for Nebraska Teens

began in 2008 with The Book Thief by

Markus Zusak

One Book for Nebraska Kids began in 2007 with

Rescue Josh McGuire by Ben Mikaelsen

The 2009 One Book for Nebraska Kids

isThe Green Glass Sea by

Ellen Klages

Around 20 Children’s and Teen Librarians in Nebraska – they make it work!

Youth Advisory Board

How Selected:

They also provide the information and other items you’ll find on the web page.

Not a Golden Sower nominee.

A Few Guidelines:

The book fits the suggested age group.

The book has some good discussion points.

http://www.nlc.state.ne.us/

libdev/obonk.html

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Questions?

Do you have book recommendations for an upcoming One Book for Nebraska Kids or Teens?

I’d love to hear from you!

Contact Sally Snyder,800-307-2665 or

ssnyder@nlc.state.ne.us

Ideas or questions?

Lisa Kelly (NLC) and Vicki Wood (LCL) will present on NCompass Live – how to organize & run a book group, join us on May 20, 2009

How to Lead a Book Group for Adults or Kids!