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News from the
GLADYS BROOKS LIBRARY
Have you read the book?
Upcoming events
NYPLarcade Game Club
@ Mid-Manhattan Branch
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New York Review of Science
Fiction Readings
@ Soho Gallery of Digital Arts,
first Tuesday of the month
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Brooklyn Literary Mash Up
@ BAM, December 10
http://goo.gl/I9HM0
As a huge movie buff, myself, I couldn’t be more excited
about the upcoming release of The Hobbit: An Unexpected
Journey. But have you read the book? There are also several
other book adaptations in theatres now or about to hit
theatres. Check out the books in the library. You won’t be
disappointed.
What the Dickens? Third
Annual A Christmas Carol
Marathon Reading
@ Housing Works Bookstore,
December 15
http://goo.gl/7ABzQ
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Focus on Alumni Books
Midori Brilliant Violinist
by Charnan Simon
A brief biography of Japaneseborn violinist Midori, who
amazed the music world with her
talent from an early age.
Holding On To The Air: an
Autobiography
by Suzanne Farrell
For years the chief muse of New
York City Ballet cofounder and
master choreographer George
Balanchine, has led an
extraordinary, frequently
controversial life. Here with
former NYCB dancer Bentley,
she tells of it with humility,
integrity, wit and sophistication.
Theo and Me (Get Into the
Groove)
by Malcom Jamal Warner
The popular teenage television
actor uses excerpts from his fan
mail as a jumping-off point to
discuss troublesome aspects of
adolescence, including family
life, dating, and drugs, with
examples drawn from his own
experiences on and off the set of
"The Cosby Show."
Written when he was 9,
Drew has written a
heartwarming an honest
book about what it’s like
to have a brother with
special needs.
Around the Library
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Growing Up…With Jack
By Drew Beasley, grade 6
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New Books
Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia
This is How You Lose Her by Junot Diaz
The town of Gatlin has never seen anyone like Lena
Duchannes. Her secrets--and her powers--will shake
the town and the life of Ethan Wate, the boy who's
drawn to her.
A Pulitzer Prize winner turns his prodigious talent to
the haunting, impossible power of love. Hilarious
and devastating, raucous and tender, these stories
lay bare the infinite longing and inevitable
weaknesses of our all-too-human hearts.
Sailor Twain by Mark Siegel
On the Hudson River, a boat captain rescues an
injured mermaid from one of the busiest ports in
the United States. A wildly popular and reclusive
author makes a public debut. A French nobleman
seeks a remedy for a curse. Three lives entwine
together and race to an unexpected collision, the
mystery of the Mermaid of the Hudson deepens.
The Diviners by Libba Bray
Evie O'Neill has been exiled from her boring old
hometown and shipped off to the bustling streets
of New York City. The only catch is Evie must live
with her Uncle Will, curator of The Museum of
American Folklore, Superstition, and the Occult.
When a rash of occult-based murders comes to
light, Evie and her uncle are right in the thick of the
investigation.
Consider the Fork by Bee Wilson
An award-winning food writer reveals the secret
history of kitchens, showing how technological
innovations--from the mortar and pestle to the
microwave and modern science--have shaped how
and what people eat.
A Greyhound of a Girl by Roddy Doyle
From the author of the adult novels "The
Commitments" and "The Snapper" comes a
beautifully written coming-of-age tale about four
generations of women in one family who set out on
an unforgettable journey.
The Rangers Apprentice by John Flanagan
Full of adventure, storytelling, magic, and deep
characterization, this debut fantasy introduces the
magic-practicing Rangers, protectors of the
kingdom, and Will, a 15-year-old villager who has
been chosen as a Ranger's apprentice.
Outcasts United by Warren St John
The extraordinary tale of a refugee youth soccer
team and the transformation of a small American
town in Georgia.
A Tale Dark and Grimm by Adam Gidwitz
In this mischievous and original debut, Hansel
and Gretel walk out of their own story and into
eight other classic Grimm-inspired tales.
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Author
Spotlight
David Levithan
David Levithan is an editor, as
well as accomplished author for
teens. He has been nominated for
and won many awards including
the Lambda Literary Award for
LGBT Children’s/Young Adult.
He is also the founding editor of
PUSH, which is dedicated to
finding new voices in teen
literature.
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Every Day
Every morning A wakes in a
different person's body, in a
different person's life, learning over
the years to never get too
attached, until he wakes up in the
body of Justin and falls in love with
Justin's girlfriend, Rhiannon.
Boy Meets Boy
When high school sophomore Paul
meets Noah, he thinks he's found
the one--until he blows it. This
happy, meaningful romantic
comedy is about finding love,
losing love, and doing what it takes
to get love back in a crazywonderful world.
Every You, Every Me
Evan is haunted by the loss of his
best friend, but when mysterious
photographs start appearing, he
begins to fall apart as he starts to
wonder if she has returned, seeking
vengeance. Features intriguing
black-and-white photos that tell
parts of the story.
Will Grayson, Will Grayson
Reading from his new book Every
Day at the bookstore Word, where I
saw him speak in September.
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One cold night, in a most unlikely
corner of Chicago, two teens--both
named Will Grayson--are about to
cross paths. As their worlds collide
and intertwine, the Will Graysons
find their lives going in new and
unexpected directions.
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App Recommendations
Meanwhile for IOS
Meanwhile is not an ordinary comic. YOU make
the choices that determine how the story
unfolds. Meanwhile splits off into thousands of
different adventures. Most will end in DOOM
and DISASTER. Only one path will lead you to
happiness and success.
Skulls by Simon Winchester
Skulls is a stunning, richly illustrated iPad title
that advances the interactive book format
pioneered by Touch Press with The Elements
and Solar System.
StudyBlue
Flip online flashcards for fast feedback on what
you know, then re-study concepts you’ve not yet
mastered using Study Filters. Review class notes
or make flashcards whenever you have a minute
to spare.
BrainPOP Featured Movie
Bring learning to your fingertips™ with the
BrainPOP Featured Movie app for the iPad,
iPhone, and iPod touch. Watch a different
animated movie every day, then test your new
knowledge with an interactive quiz – free!
Nightingale by David Farland
Ground-breaking enhancements for eBooks in
HD, including hundreds of original illustrations
and animations, author interviews and an original
soundtrack by James Guymon. Winner of the
International Book Award for Young Adult
Fiction.
History: Maps of the World
NYPL Biblion: Frankenstein
See how the classics live on and join the
“Afterlife of Shelley’s Circle.” What makes a
monster? Is technology good or bad? What’s it
like to live at the margins of society? Enter the
NYPL stacks to see rare collections items and
how they continue to inspire ideas and
storytelling today.
A fun and educational collection of highresolution historical maps.
Check it out to keep up with your history, learn
something about history.
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Don’t forget to use the Library Website
Remember, there are plenty of
resources for you on the library
website, including:
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Databases
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Class project sites
•
Research Guide
•
Web by Topic
And be sure to stop by the
library if you have any questions
about research, books, or just to
say hi!
Ms Roeder
[email protected]