Ted Scheu (That Poetry Guy)

He's Coming! Ted Scheu (That Poetry Guy) will be at Bridport Central School to tickle gigglebones and write with kids November 9 - llth! Thanks to the generosity of the Children's Literacy Foundation (http://www.clifonline.org/) Ted will be working on writing with individual classrooms over a three day period. Ted is an exciting presenter and is a kid at heart. He has published world wide, most recently two collections of funny poems titled, I Tickled My Teachers and I Froze My Mother, Cold Tree Press, TM (2008). He also has work published in many anthologies of favorite funny school poems including If Kids Ruled the World and My Teacher's in Detention, Meadowbrook Press, MN. His books and CD are available for check out in the library. You can find out more about Ted Scheu by visiting his website at http://www.poetryguy.com/

Savvy by Ingrid Law

Did you ever wish you could read minds, tame wild animals with a single look, ace every test, or run faster than every kid in your class? We've all wished for special powers at one time or another. Savvy by Ingrid Law, is a novel about a family with individual talents magically bestowed upon them at the age of thirteen. The main character in the story, Mibs Beaumont, approaches her thirteenth birthday with a mix of emotions hoping for a "good savvy". Her birthday arrives along with her savvy and an adventure complete with supportive siblings, reluctant friends, and helpful strangers. Read the book and follow her journey with this eclectic group of characters.

The Calder Game by Blue Balliett

Are you diving into the DCF books and reading The Calder Game by Blue Balliett? This is a great mystery by the author of Chasing Vermeer and The Wright 3 (the library has both). When Calder Pillay turns up missing, his friends Petra and Tommy must fly to England to help his father find him. In England they discover that puzzles, history, a maze and a mysterious art benefactor all figure into the their friend's disappearance. Scholastic has a fun website where you can find games and activities and meet the author. Just click on the link below:

http://www.scholastic.com/blueballiett/caldergame.htm

Jeff Kinney | Borders Media

Last year Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney won the Vermont DCF book award and Bridport students embraced Rodrick as well. Listen to the interview with Jeff and find out why Rodrick is so special, hidden meanings of the pictures and some of Jeff's favorite books.


Jeff Kinney | Borders Media

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Jan Brett: Author and Illustrator

I have been a long time fan of Jan Brett. I love how she uses illustrations to expand the story on the page. Look for hints to the stories in the pictures surrounding the main page and don't forget to look for Hedgie! Here you can listen to Jan read part of her book On Noah's Ark! If you would like to hear more stories you can go to Jan Brett's website (www.janbrett.com) where she also has many, many fun activities for you to explore!