Young Authors Program

Dear Parents and Guardians,

You will hear all about the Young Authors Program from your student's teacher after break, but I just wanted to give you some sneak peek information. Spring Brook is excited to participate in the Young Authors Program again this year. This program is intended to generate interest in, appreciation of, and recognition for children’s writing. One student’s work will be selected to represent Spring Brook Elementary School at the Young Authors’ conference in May.

The work must be an original story, essay, play, concept book or collection of poems completed by the child. The submitted entry could be a current completed writing workshop piece. The written work may be hand written or typed. Writing may be illustrated, but illustrations, photographs or computer generated drawings are not required. Students may be given time in class this week to begin the writing process, but will be asked to finish the rough draft, revising, editing, and final copy at home. Spring Brook students, grades 1st-5th, have an opportunity to write a creative piece and enter it into the Young Authors’ Program. All pieces will be due back in early February. Please check with your child's teacher for specifics.

Guidelines:
• They must be written in the students' own words
• No group projects will be allowed
• There needs to be a substantial cover and the pages need to be secured
• Illustrations are optional
• First and last names, along with your child’s class should be clearly visible on the cover

Rubric for Evaluation:
• Reflection of the authoring process
• Interest to the reader• Impact to the senses
• Overall quality of the writing
• General appearance of the book

Sincerely, Miss Hoyle
Library Media Center Director
Spring Brook

Chill Out with a Good Book!

The Naperville Public Library's Winter Reading Program is here!

From December 13-January 30 children aged 3 to 5th grade can keep track of the time they spend reading or listening and earn fun prices. The library will have drawings for the Chicago Wolves hockey tickets for participants who turn in their reading logs. There will also be fun prizes from Aurelio's Pizza, Choo Choo Johnny's, Odyssey Fun World and more!

So in this COLD season, let's encourage our kiddos to curl up with a good book!

-Miss Hoyle

LMC NEWS

Thank you to the PTA for allowing me to present at the November PTA meeting. I appreciated the attentiveness of the audience!

Over the last few months, I have enjoyed teaming with the classroom teachers to rev up kids for the new Illinois state book award for 3-5 graders called the Blue Stem Award. In a joint effort, the 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade teachers and I “booktalked” the new books with such glee that the students are flocking to check them out. While this article is being written, 3rd graders have learned about the K-3rd Monarch State Book Award and soon K, 1st, and 2nd graders will have their turn to enjoy the “booktalks” as well. Our “booktalks” and interactive displays have created a book frenzy here in the LMC. However, our book supply does not always keep up with our student demand. I like to remind parents that although we do have multiple copies of Illinois state award nominee books (Monarch (K-3), Blue Stem (3-5), and Rebecca Caudill (4-8)) here, titles are also available at Anderson’s Bookshop http://www.andersonsbookshop.com/ and the Naperville public library http://springbrook.ipsd.org/.

This is the Blue Stem Award interactive softball display. After students finish reading one of the nominees, they put a softball in the jar of the book they have read.

This is the Blue Stem Award interactive softball display. After students finish reading one of the nominees, they put a softball in the jar of the book they have read.

Thank you to the generosity of Spring Brook parents and staff with their support of our book fair. Our book fair made around $3,000 that goes back directly to our students. We really appreciate the teachers and LMC volunteers who worked at our fall book fair. Your involvement helped our book fair to run smoothly. Last year we used book fair money to purchase items including, multiple copies of Blue Stem Award nominee books, Monarch Award nominee books, and Rebecca Caudill nominee books. Keeping 21st century skills in mine, we purchased a digital camera and 15 microphones for tech projects (such as PhotoStory3 that incorporate voice). We also purchased print materials including student magazines, multi-leveled non-fiction books which support our curriculum, and low level books for K and 1st grade emerging readers for our new Early Readers section.

These are some of the LMC's new books for our new Early Reader section (ER) for K and 1st graders who are emerging readers.

Please continue to stay connected to Spring Brook by visiting: http://springbrook.ipsd.org/ and check out the LMC tab!

Fall Book Fair-Week of Oct. 18

During the week of October 18, Spring Brook is hosting our fall Book Fair. Students will preview the fair on Monday, October 18 and students will have the opportunity to purchase books on Tuesday, October 19 and Wednesday, October 20 and in the morning of Thursday, October 21 during their assigned time.

Book Fair Shopping Times:
Tuesday Oct. 19: 9:00 -5:30
Parents Only 11:00-11:30 and 3:00-3:30
Wednesday, Oct. 20 9:00-5:30
Thursday, Oct. 21 9:00-11 a.m.

Your student came home with flyers showing some of the featured books and will preview the fair and fill out wish lists to take home. If your family chooses to purchases books, you may visit the fair during open hours, or send cash/check (payable to Spring Brook) to school. Please don't forget to figure in tax (a tax chart goes home with kids on preview day).On Tuesday, October 19 we have a parents only shopping from 11:00-11:30 and 3:00-3:30. Parents are able to shop at anytime during the above times, but please remember to check in at the office first.

Naperville Public Library Blue Stem Award Presentation

Naperville Public Library
Naperville’s Neighborhood of Knowledge
FRIENDS, FACTS AND FUN WITH THE BLUESTEM AWARD NOMINEES
Bring a friend and join us to have fun with the books on the NEW Bluestem Award Nominee list. This is the first year for this new award in the State of Illinois developed especially for children in grades 3, 4, and 5. The list of books is available in the Library and on our website. You don’t need to read the books before you come. We’ll read, play games, and make a craft, too! For children in grades 3 – 5. No registration required.
*Note: This is one program repeated at each building.
Nichols Library
Children’s Storyroom
Monday, September 27
4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Room Limit: 50
Naper Blvd. Library
Program Room
Tuesday, November 9
4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Room Limit: 50
95th Street Library
Children’s Program Room
Thursday, October 7
4:15 – 5:15 p.m.
Room Limit: 50
4 sites to serve you
NICHOLS LIBRARY 200 W JEFFERSON AVE.
NAPER BLVD. LIBRARY 2035 S. NAPER BLVD.
95TH STREET LIBRARY 3015 CEDAR GLADE DR.
VIRTUAL LIBRARY www.naperville-lib.info
1.630.961.4100

Naperville Public Library Monarch Presentation

Naperville Public Library
Naperville’s Neighborhood of Knowledge
MEET THE MONARCHS
The Monarch Award is a children’s choice book award for children in grades K – 3. Join us as we read some great stories and have fun with crafts and activities. Each building has a unique program. For children in grades K – 3. Online registration is required. Seating is limited. Please see inside cover of our program guide for information about how to register for this and other programs.
Nichols Library
Community Room
Tuesday, November 9
4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Room Limit: 30
Naper Blvd. Library
Program Room
Monday, October 18
4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Room Limit: 30
95th Street Library
Children’s Program Room
Wednesday, September 15
4:15 – 5:15 p.m.
Room Limit: 30
4 sites to serve you
NICHOLS LIBRARY 200 W JEFFERSON AVE.
NAPER BLVD. LIBRARY 2035 S. NAPER BLVD.
95TH STREET LIBRARY 3015 CEDAR GLADE DR.
VIRTUAL LIBRARY www.naperville-lib.info
1.630.961.4100

Anderson's Bookstore Events

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 at 7:00 p.m. Anderson's Bookshop Naperville
Tonight - COVER TO COVER BOOK GROUP

Anderson’s welcomes the Cover to Cover Book Group, a club that focuses on fiction books. This month’s title is Colum McCann’s Let the Great World Spin. Please read the book, and join our lively discussion. New members are invited to participate, but are asked to please call and register (630) 355-2665, For any questions please contact Kathy.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 7:00 p.m.Anderson's Bookshop Naperville
Demo and featured gift items from Elli & Friends, including a free gift with purchase. Two Doors East gift shop is located at 111 W. Jefferson Ave., in Naperville, (630) 536-0247.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 at 7:00 p.m.Two-Doors East

PAM MUNOZ RYAN
Author Pam Munoz Ryan returns to Anderson’s with her moving book, The Dreamer. The life of artist Pablo Neruda is beautifully told in this celebration of his childhood, imagination and the creative spirit. Join us for a great event.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 at 7:00 p.m. Anderson's Bookshop Naperville
KENNETH OPPEL
Stop in to visit with Kenneth Oppel who introduces his new book, Half Brother. How would you like to monkey around with a little brother like Zan? When a world renowned scientist brings home a baby chimpanzee, family life goes bananas! But it’s not just about a boy and a chimp, the book explores how to do right by the people and animals you love.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 7:00 p.m.Anderson's Bookshop Downers Grove

Join our 7th annual gathering of authors and educators interested in the best and newest in young adult literature. Meet authors David Levithan, John Green, Blue Balliett, Charles Benoit, Dana Reinhart, Kenneth Oppel and Pam Munoz Ryan and many more. Attend breakout sessions on fascinating topics, enjoy a continental breakfast and a full luncheon. Booksigning opportunities and CPDU credits offered. Tickets required, $99 ($75 for full-time students). Click here for more information
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 at 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Hotel Arista, Naperville Call toll free (800) 728-0708 for reservations.
CLAUDIA GRAY, SOPHIE JORDAN & KIERSTEN WHITE
Claudia Gray, Sophie Jordan & Kiersten White are authors with similar themes of heart-racing action and heart-pounding romance set in supernatural fantasy worlds. All three stop at Anderson’s ready to meet their teen fans of: Evernight (Gray), Firelight (Jordan), and Paranormalcy (White).
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 at 2:00 p.m. Anderson's Bookshop Naperville

NOT FOR KIDS ONLY BOOK CLUB
Our Not for Kids Only Book Group, for adults who like to read books for children and teens, continues with a fun and lively discussion of Note from the Midnight Driver by Jordan Sonnenblick. Read the book, then come ready to share your thoughts. New members are welcome.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 at 2:00 p.m. Anderson's Bookshop Naperville
JUSTIN SOMPER
A bloody battle brews in the seas in Vampirates #5: Empire of the Night. Meet Justin Somper, the bestselling series’ author, who returns to us all the way from London.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 7:00 p.m.Anderson's Bookshop Downers Grove

TONY DITERLIZZI
Tony DiTerlizzi, the co-creator of the popular Spiderwick Chronicles, is a master of fantasy for young adults. New is The Search for WondLa, a space age adventure about a girl raised by the robot Muthr.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 at 7:00 p.m. Anderson's Bookshop Naperville
BRYAN GRULEY

Much as we like love to make everything right, life doesn’t tie up so neatly. In The Hanging Tree, Bryan Gruley’s new book, that lesson is tested in a compelling mystery tale. Family, friendship, sex and violence are all part of the mix. Welcome the author back to Anderson’s, and get his take on this follow-up to his debut, Starvation Lake.
TUESDAYS, SEPTEMBER 28 7:00 p.m.Anderson's Bookshop Naperville

SARA PENNYPACKER & MARLA FRAZEE
An early reader chapter series starring third grader, Clementine, continues with Clementine-Friend of the Week. When Clementine is chosen Friend of the Week, she earns an honor, and responsibilities. But can she live up to them? Meet both author Sara Pennypacker, and illustrator Marla Frazee at Anderson’s.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 at 7:00 p.m. Anderson's Bookshop Naperville
MICHAEL GRANT

Fans of the Gone series won’t want to miss author Michael Grant’s new series, The Magnificent 12, Book #1: The Call. Mr. Grant presents this new hilarious fantasy adventure series just right for teen readers.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 7:00 p.m.Anderson's Bookshop Naperville
We’re back with a SuperSaturday for our young readers! This is a free, drop-in activity day. Parents or caretakers are asked to remain on the premises during our event. This time, we are thrilled to feature author Bob Shea, whose books for young children include Oh, Daddy!, New Socks, Big Plans, and Dinosaur vs. Bedtime.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2 at 11:00 a.m. in Naperville SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2 at 2:00 p.m. in Downers Grove

HILARY DUFF
Anderson’s is delighted to welcome actress and recording artist Hilary Duff to celebrate her debut book, Elixir. Hilary burst onto the scene on the popular Disney sitcom Lizzie McGuire. She has since starred in movies and on TV in Cheaper By The Dozen, The Lizzie McGuire Movie and A Cinderella Story, and most recently she appeared on Gossip Girl. With three multi-Platinum albums, a clothing line, and a bestselling fragrance, she’s achieved success, but is also passionate about her humanitarian efforts for youth. An event ticket comes with the purchase of Elixir from Anderson’s. Act quickly because tickets are limited!
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16 at 6:00 p.m. Anderson's Bookshop Naperville