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Coweta Encourages 'Reading Olympians'
Coweta Encourages 'Reading Olympians'
Georgia Library Quarterly
The article presents information on the 29th Summer Olympiad program of Coweta County Library in Georgia from August 8 to 23, 2008. The public library system has presented two multicultural programs to stimulate interest in cultural diversity, the Olympics and sportsmanship. Its objective of the program is to encourage students to read. The library's other Olympics-themed event was the premiere of its new virtual travel program.
Public Libraries 'Just Buggy' For 2008 Summer Reading Program
Public Libraries 'Just Buggy' For 2008 Summer Reading Program
Georgia Library Quarterly
The article presents information on the highlights of the 2008 Summer Reading Program, entitled "Catch the Reading Bug," for public libraries in Georgia. The objective of the Worth County Library System (WCLS) is to increase the participation of teenagers. The Houston County Public Library System (HOUPL) has added teenagers as a new component to its Summer Reading Program. Information is given on the reading programs of the Southwest Georgia Regional Library system.
My Own Private Library: A Peek Inside The Personal Library Of A Librarian, Angela Thornton
My Own Private Library: A Peek Inside The Personal Library Of A Librarian, Angela Thornton
Georgia Library Quarterly
The article reviews several books about multiculturalism, including "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian" by Sherman Alexie, "Chanda's Secrets" by Allan Stratton and "Jabberwocky" by Christopher Myers.
My Own Private Library: A Peek Inside The Personal Library Of A Librarian, Ru Story-Huffman
My Own Private Library: A Peek Inside The Personal Library Of A Librarian, Ru Story-Huffman
Georgia Library Quarterly
A personal narrative is presented which looks back at the author's first personal library experience.
My Own Private Library: A Peek Inside The Personal Library Of A Librarian, Chris Carroll
My Own Private Library: A Peek Inside The Personal Library Of A Librarian, Chris Carroll
Georgia Library Quarterly
The author describes his own personal library. His father was a constant reader, and when he was young all of their books were kept on long, two-shelf bookcase in his bedroom. His personal library started with the works of Jules Verne and H. G. Wells, but in the mid-1970s, two books shaped his mind. The first two adult novels he ever bought with his own money were "Carrie," by Stephen King and "Jaws," by Peter Benchley. In the last couple of years, he have been collecting crime noir books by Ken Bruen, Charlie Huston, Dennis Lehane and others.