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
Web Page:
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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!
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!