Saturday, December 1, 2012
Make the most of pre-game time and halftime by reading and talking about these great books!
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Saturday, December 1, 2012
Are you enjoying the football and basketball seasons? Kids across the country sure are! You can be an ALL-STAR parent without missing even one of the season’s big games! And we don’t just mean you’ll be playing and watching and cheering, but you’ll be reading the best books about sports out there. PatchReads and ReadKiddoRead want to get you and your kids talking about some great sports books with the Tailgate Book Club. Follow these steps to make the most of pre-game time, halftime, and all the days in between. Step 1: Pick a book each week based on the ReadKiddoRead Tailgate Book Club List, and have all your friends and their kids read it before game day. Step 2: Gather everyone together for the game. During half-time, put the TV on mute…
Saturday, November 24, 2012
Books make great holiday gifts. Give your loved ones these books as stocking stuffers this holiday season.
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Saturday, November 24, 2012
When you give a child or a teen a book, you are creating a memory that will last a lifetime. What’s more, reading offers so many options. Are you trying to find a book for an early reader? Choose a picture book or a Great Beginner Read from the list below. Does your grandchild love nonfiction? Take a look at the Great Family Reads section. Has your niece read every book known to man? There are some brand new books on this list that she may not have seen yet. Do you struggle to find just the right book to entice your child to read? These selections are sure kid-pleasers that will meet any interest. The ReadKiddoRead holiday gift list has something for everyone: realistic fiction, science fiction, and nonfiction; animal stories, mythology …
Saturday, September 1, 2012
Sure, school is back in session, but the kids don't have to be the only ones hitting the books this month.
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Saturday, September 1, 2012
Although Labor Day marks the last hurrah for white pants, barbeques and kids up late on a Sunday night, it is not the end of the season. People, until the clock strikes midnight on Sept. 21, it's still summer. And that means there's just enough time to squeeze in another good book atop your favorite lounge chair. Not sure what to read for your last hurrah of summer? Fear not, we've cobbled together some best-sellers from The New York Times and the Los Angeles Times, along with a few staff favorites from summers past. All you need to make your experience complete is a nice cold glass of iced tea lemonade. Fiction Non-fiction Be sure to tell us in your comments about your favorite summer read. Keep up with Marietta news by subscribing to our…
Monday, June 25, 2012
My great-grandmother would be so pleased to see her timeless book included in the Patch summer reading lists.
Summertime, and the reading is easy . . . or challenging, depending on our mood, right? I have just submitted my latest YA manuscript to my agent, so I am gearing up for a reading frenzy, a veritable feast of other people’s words. And I love them all, from picture books to the classics. (Right now I am reading The Mysterious Benedict Society aloud to my daughter (age 7) at the urging of my boys (ages 10 and 12) and I am LOVING it.) For myself I am currently reading A Discovery of Witches. When I was a child, summertime meant getting lost in other worlds created by amazing authors, JUST FOR ME. (Right?) This summer, Patch has teamed up with James Patterson to create a reading list to encourage literacy: Read Kiddo Read. I was very pleased …
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Patch has teamed up with James Patterson’s READKIDDOREAD program to bring you reading lists for every age. If you’re looking for some great summer reading options, check out this list of The Best Illustrated books from James Patterson.
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Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Looking for a great book to read this summer? This list of illustrated books for kids ages 2 to 7 is so much fun. Plus it includes books young readers can start to read TO you! Read one, or read ‘em all—post your thoughts in the comments. Or, if we missed your favorite book, tell us in the comments! Shark vs. Train by Chris Barton, illustrated by Tom Lichtenheld Who do you think will win, Shark or Train? Blackout by John Rocco A summer blackout can actually be a great party! Dog and Bear: Two Friends, Three Stories by Laura Vaccaro Seeger Read about the adventures of best friends, Dog and Bear. Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! by Mo Willems What happens when a pigeon volunteers to drive a bus? An engaging story in question and answer …
Patch has teamed up with James Patterson’s READKIDDOREAD program to bring you reading lists for every age. Take a look at James Patterson’s summer reading picks for tweens and teens.
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Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Looking for another escape? This list of books has something for everyone—fantasy, adventure, and of course, love. What more is there? Read one, or read ‘em all—post your thoughts in the comments. Or, if we missed your favorite book, tell us in the comments! Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs A thrilling reading experience which combines fantasy with haunting vintage photography. Find out what happens when 16-year-old Jacob discovers the ruins of Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. The Lost Hero (Heroes of Olympus series) by Rick Riordan After rebuilding Camp Half-Blood, Kronos, Percy and their friends inherit a quest for which they need help from a few demigods. Matched by Ally Condie What happens when …
If you’re looking for some great summer reading options, check this list of “Favorite Pageturners” from James Patterson.
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Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Patch has teamed up with James Patterson’s READKIDDOREAD program to bring you reading lists for every age. Looking for a great book to read this summer? This list of books has something for everyone—adventure, magic, smart kids, and amazing kids. Read one, or read ‘em all—post your thoughts in the comments. Or, if we missed your favorite book, tell us in the comments! Dead End in Norvelt by Jack Gantos Two months of being grounded during summer vacation change Jack Gantos’ life forever. Especially since it involves the mysterious chore of typing obituaries for his intriguing neighbor. Charlie Joe Jackson’s Guide to Not Reading by Tommy Greenwald What happens when Charlie Joe Jackson, the most reluctant reader EVER has to actually read a …
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Family fun programs to promote reading will take place at the Central Library in Marietta as well as at various Cobb library branches throughout November.
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Wednesday, November 2, 2011
The Cobb County Public Library System is encouraging kids to read The Phantom Tollbooth in conjunction with On the Same Page, an initiative organized by the Little Shop of Stories in Decatur. The goal of the program is to foster a community of readers by bringing families together around the same book. This year’s book selection, The Phantom Tollbooth, is written by Norton Juster and illustrated by Jules Feiffer. Events will take place on Thursday, Nov. 3, at 3:30 p.m. at the Acworth Library, Tuesday, Nov. 8, at 4 p.m. at the Mountain View Regional Library, Friday, Nov. 11, at 3:30 p.m. at the South Cobb Regional Library and Saturday, Nov. 19, at 11:15 a.m. at the Central Library in Marietta. For more information, call 770-528-2331.
