Children's Books | Children's Books News for 08/15/2009



Summer Reading Celebration
For the past eight weeks, the Big Brothers Big Sisters' Program of Winston-Salem has been reading up a storm...

New Brunswick bombs Brooklyn (The Tribune-Democrat)
The way New Brunswick has hit the ball during the AAABA Tournament, it might be easy to forget about the Matrix pitching. Ryan Harvey put the spotlight back on the teams hurlers on Friday...

Belting out Sinatra | 'Old Blue Eyes' vocalist, orchestra to play Arcadia Theater
BY RUTH RICE RRICE@TRIBDEM.COM Vocalist Steve Lipia is back by popular demand. "Simply Sinatra," a tribute to Frank Sinatra featuring Lipia and a 13-piece orchestra, will be performed at 8 p.m. Aug...

Huesman, Robert A. "Tony"
HUESMAN, Robert A. "Tony" 51, of Washington Township, passed away August 9, 2009...

SEE DICK AND JANE AS ART - Akron Beacon Journal
For many grown-ups, Indiana schoolteacher Zerna Sharp's wholesome world of Dick, Jane, Spot and the rest was a comforting hallmark of childhood reading. And for a new generation of parents who didn't grow up with the books, it's the fun, retro vibe ...

Selling Stuff
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Seamus scales the heights for Yorkhill
Seamus Corry hands over a cheque for 1000 to Kirsten Sinclair, of Yorkhill Children's Foundation...

Program launched to tell on predators - WTOP Radio
Thurmont -- The story of 8-year-old Sandra Cantu is what inspired Thurmont resident Charline Zalewski into activism. Cantu was raped and murdered before being stuffed into a suitcase and thrown in a pond in her hometown of Tracy, Calif., earlier this ...

Local library users continue stacking up
Coming off a record year in 2008, when 129,603 items were circulated from the Mary C. Moore Public Library staff are optimistic about topping that mark this year...

Spencer 3 owners seeking buyer
Library board approached with possibility of relocating on Grand Avenue The three sisters who own Spencer 3 Theatres, which is located at 504 Grand Ave., are searching for a buyer...

The Adjudicator verdict - NRL R23
We're down to the business end of the season, with eight teams vying for the bottom four finals spots and The Adjudicator is as excited as Big Kev would have been on Christmas Day...

IN BRIEF | Man awaits sentencing after plea in porn case (The Tribune-Democrat)
Frank H. Hill of Northern Cambria pleaded guilty this week in federal court in Johns-town to a charge of possession of child pornography...

Children's literature takes on new role as decorative art - Wausau Daily Herald
For many grown-ups, Indiana schoolteacher Zerna Sharp's wholesome world of Dick, Jane, Spot and the rest was a comforting hallmark of childhood reading. And for a new generation of parents who didn't grow up with the books, it's the fun, retro vibe ...

What's Happening in Oroville - Oroville Mercury-Register
Event starts at 8:30 a.m. at Feather Falls Casino on Saturday, Aug. 15. Live entertainment by William Mangus, Crossroads Band. Benefits the Veterans Memorial Park Fund. 533-4350. Colored pencil workshop Heather Walker, instructor, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m ...

Nobber brother providing education facilities for young people of Kenya
Brother Paul Brennan was recently home in Nobber from Kabonga in Western Kenya where he is working on school and community projects...

NEW EUR Knife-wielding robber arrested (The Tribune-Democrat)
Johnstown police have arrested a man who is accused of robbing a city business Thursday evening. Justin Bell, 20, was taken into custody on Park Avenue in Moxham at about 5:30 a.m. today, city police Capt. Andrew Frear said...

Human services contracts OKd (The Tribune-Democrat)
Cambria County commissioners approved 29 human services contracts Friday, but with a warning that the worsening state budget impasse could nullify them...

Students arriving at SC law school - The Sun News
CHARLESTON, S.C. -- A new school year is getting under way at the Charleston School of Law in South Carolina. Fifty part-time students begin orientation Saturday. The 190 new full-time students begin orientation on Monday. The first day of classes is ...

Laurel Crest sale extended (The Tribune-Democrat)
Cambria County commissioners have not sealed a deal to sell Laurel Crest, the county-owned nursing home that has become a financial liability, but will continue to negotiate with seven of the 11 original potential buyers...

CHILDRENS BOOK SERIES MOS NOSE RELEASES 3RD INSTALLMENT, MO SMELLS THE HOLIDAYS (PitchEngine)
The creators of the Mos Nose series, author, Margaret Hyde and illustrator, Amanda Giacomini, have released Mo Smells the Holiday, their highly anticipated third book in the brands series of collectible books. Mo, based on a real life rescued dog, takes readers of all ages on a Scentsational adventure through vibrant holiday scents and hues, from the first leaves of fall to the fireworks...

Sea Power loud and proud for libary gig
IF CARLSBERG were to organise rock concerts then they could probably do no better than follow the example of the 'Get it Loud in Libraries' gigs that have been pioneered by Lancaster Library...

New - New Brunswick, New Orleans advance (The Tribune-Democrat)
New Brunswick continued its offensive onslaught on this afternoon, battering previously unbeaten Brooklyn 10-0 in eight innings in a AAABA Tournament game at Point Stadium.New Orleans stayed alive in the losers' bracket, beating Toledo 10-5 in the early game at the Point.New Brunswick and New Orleans will meet on Saturday while Brooklyn will face the winner of Friday night's game between ...

Group wants to bring a toy museum to the East End
A group of locals is forming in Southampton with the goal of establishing the home of the Toy Museum of New York in the heart of the village...

Community Calendar - Phoenixville News
Discount Movie Tickets -- The Phoenixville Recreation Department is now selling Regal Cinema Super Saver Movie Tickets for $7. These tickets are available year-round and do not have an expiration date. Super saver tickets are valid at Regal, Edward ...

Your guide to the cruise - Oakland Press
BIRMINGHAM EUR” The 2009 Birmingham Cruise Event runs from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., with nearly 400 classic cars on display along South Old Woodward and in front of the 555 Triangle, where Old Woodward meets Woodward Avenue. The day includes free live ...

Secondhand Store Hits and Skips
I don't go to secondhand thrift stores as often as I would like to but when I get a chance I make sure I check out the entire store and look for certain things but also skip on others...

Annual book sale begins Thurday in Bernardsville to benefit charitable group
The 59th annual Used Book Sale at Bernardsville Middle School, a rite of summer for area book lovers, is planned Thursday through Saturday...

Moot in front at Greater J (The Tribune-Democrat)
Matt Moot surged ahead of the field on Friday during the second round of the Greater Johnstown Mens Championship at Sunnehanna Country Club...

The Friends of the Library book sale will benefit library patrons
There was something for everyone at the semi-annual Alliance Library book sale. Book sale customers got what they were barganing for and then some...

Staffer's fiddling of books a winner
SONIA Causer, in her own strange way, could be employee of the month. The senior accountant is accused of siphoning millions of dollars by fiddling the books of her employer, whitegoods giant Clive Peeters...

Woman who witnessed murder pleads guilty to reduced charges (The Tribune-Democrat)
HOLLIDAYSBURG EUR” The Johnstown woman who was with Shawn Patrick Dugan and Marcus Chromy when Dugan killed Cromy pleaded guilty Friday in Blair County court to significantly fewer charges than she originally faced...

Mercier, Mills book signing Thursday - Pope County Tribune
CLICK HERE FOR HOVEN AUCTION The Valley Troll gift shop in downtown Glenwood will host an event On Thursday, August 13 at 10 a.m., for the young and young at heart. Author Deb Mercier and illustrator Faythe Mills will be visiting the shop to read ...

Star Mountain Trading to close
After 14 years downtown, Star Mountain Trading is closing up shop. Owners April Redbird and Gregory Jaekel have decided to move to Albuquerque, in part to be closer to their 16-year-old daughter, Jasmine, who will be attending college there this fall, but also as a reaction to the local economy...

celebtwitties (Daily Mirror)
It can be serious, it can be emotional, it can be plain funny. but most of the time it's utter twaddle...

Playhouse will stage ghostly sequel
BY RUTH RICE RRICE@TRIBDEM.COM Can an angel have a ghost? It does in this musical sequel...

My Horizons - American Reporter
NEW YORK, NY. -- I got to talking to the Fort librarian about the conflict I was having working for the military while it was conducting an unjust war. She let me borrow a book for chaplains on ethics. I find it very helpful as I struggle with my ...

Kids' books to help fight crime - Omaha World-Herald
Certain Omaha police cruisers soon will be equipped with a new crime-fighting tool: children's books. The REACH a Child organization is donating 250 books to the Police Department, ranging from sports to fantasy to history. The idea, said coordinator ...

Religious book sales significantly down
Sales of religious books saw a significant decrease of 22% in June continuing a yearlong trend, as overall book sales increased by 21.5% to $942.6 million, according to The Association of American Publishers ...

PW Daily
Sony, OverDrive in Deal Sony has signed a joint marketing agreement with OverDrive through which the two will cross-market the use of the Sony Reader in libraries by using the OverDrive network...

Community Calendar
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