Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Our panel of experts are waiting in the comments to answer all your questions about books in the first installment of Ask the Patch Pro.
Welcome to the first edition of Ask the Patch Pro. Every week we'll tackle a different topic and open up the comments section for questions. Our team of experts will then stop in to help you out and answer your questions. This week, we're talking books. The summer is the perfect time to catch up on reading. Sitting out by the pool with a good book is a great way to spend a lazy Sunday. Plus, with kids out of school, it's good to keep them reading to keep the brain functioning. But what books should you be reading? What are the hot books? Is there a classic book you just can't go without having read? Are popular books right for kids? What books should your kids be reading? We don't have the answers to those (and your) questions, but not …
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Award-winning author James Patterson and Patch are teaming up to promote summer reading.
Summer is a time for playing outdoors, watching baseball and checking off your summer reading list. If a trip to the Kathryn Linnemann or McClay library is in your future, check out these 2012 Summer Reading guides that Patch developed in partnership with James Patterson, the award-winning author. Patterson had 19 consecutive No. 1 New York Times bestselling novels. He offers reviews of kids books and more on his website, ReadKiddoRead.com. We've got four age-appropriate lists of books for summer reading. Once you've seen the lists, we want to know: What are your kids reading this summer? What did you think of this list? Are there other books that should make it to the list? Share your reading experiences with us and post a comment below!
Sunday, June 10, 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. These books are g
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! Kathryn Linnemann Library or the McClay Library. 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 format where you can decide his fate. Extra Yarn by Mac Barnett, …
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 this list of “Favorite Pageturners.” from James Patterson. These books are great read
Looking for a great book to read this summer? This list of books has something for everyone – adventure, magic, smart kids, and amazing kids. Find them at the McClay Library. 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 book? Big Nate in a Class by Himself (Big Nate series) By Lincoln Peirce Things don’t always go your way just because you’re awesome. The Strange Case of Origami Yoda By Tom Angleberger Dwight is a…
Patch has teamed up with James Patterson’s READKIDDOREAD program to bring you reading lists for every age. Here, James Patterson’s summer reading picks for tweens and teens, ages 11-up.
Looking for another escape? This list of books has something for everyone – fantasy, adventure, and of course, love. Find some at the Kathryn Linnemann Library or the McClay Library. Great Advanced Reads for Tweens and Teens 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 Cassia has to choose between her …
Caryn Keiner Kohler
7:43 pm on Monday, September 3, 2012
If you like historical books with a love story included, check out a lost wife by Alyson Richman. This book takes place during wwii and the holocaust. Good, fast read. more ›