Every Year is an Election Year ...

... when it comes to the Rhode Island Children's Book Award (RICBA)! Did you know that you can share your opinions about the nominees with other students around the state? Just head over to the RICBA blog and post your comments!

And if you think that one of the titles would make a great readaloud for your classmates, let your librarian know.

Mark Your Calendars!

The annual Rhode Island Festival of Children's Books and Authors will take place on October 13 from 9 - 5:30 at Lincoln School in Providence, R.I. You can meet the people who wrote some of your favorite books! Like...

Michael Buckley, author of THE SISTERS GRIMM

Tom Angleberger, author of THE STRANGE CASE OF ORIGAMI YODA

Chris Van Allsburg, author of THE POLAR EXPRESS and JUMANJI

And the grilled cheese truck will be there too in case you get hungry!