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What’s free and air-conditioned all summer long?  Your public library!

What are you doing this summer? Did you know that Katy area libraries have tons of fun things planned for you to participate in? Book clubs, Smash book making, henna tattooes, LEGO clubs, knitting and crochet, movie days, zombie parties, and more!

Download this brochure for more information. Each branch has something unique to offer.

Find fun @ your library this summer!

The annual Texas Library Association conference was held in Fort Worth, TX, this past week. This conference gives librarians a chance to attend sessions presented by other librarians (and authors) on the latest trends and ideas in the library field. I was fortunate to attend this year’s conference with many other librarians from Katy ISD.

One of my favorite sessions was on the newest titles that have been recently released. One of the many titles I will be adding to our OTHS opening collection is FOX FOREVER by Mary E. Pearson. This is the final book in the Jenna Fox Chronicles. Watch the book trailer HERE.

Besides attending incredibly informative sessions, I also got to attend several luncheons and meet several of my favorite authors.

I attended the Texas Bluebonnet Award luncheon and helped celebrate this year’s winner POSTCARDS FROM CAMP by the late Simms Taback. It was such a moving tribute to Mr. Taback.

I also had breakfast with Newbery Award winner Jack Gantos and laughed the entire time. Each table had a “Jack head” centerpiece with different quotes and books coming from it. So much fun!

 Actor and travel writer, Andrew McCarthy, also spoke at one of the luncheons I attended. I’m looking forward to reading his latest book, THE LONGEST WAY HOME.

One of my favorite things about TLA are the FREEBIES!!! I came home with lots of books that I will be giving away!

 

One of the highlights of my trip was meeting incredible authors! Here is a picture of me and one of my fave authors, David Levithan! By the way, he will be at Blue Willow Bookshop on Friday, May 10th with author Andrea Cremer to promote their new book INVISIBILITY. Don’t miss it!

One of my most favorite books (at the moment) is WHERE THINGS COME BACK by John Corey Whaley. I was so excited to see that he was at TLA this year!

I really did get to meet author Jack Gantos! Funny, funny guy!

I ended my trip by meeting the amazing Neil Gaiman. He is such an incredible supporter of librarians and it shows in everything he says and does. I will never forget this experience. Ever.

Whether you spend some time studying in the library, checking out a good book, or just giving your favorite librarian a big hug…celebrate National Library Week!!

Check out this short video on what author, Neil Gaiman, has to say about librarians. He knows what’s up!

 

It was great to meet so many wonderful Tompkins HS students and parents last night at the Meet the Teachers Night! Everyone was so excited to see pictures of the library and hear about all the different activities we will be doing throughout the year. The most exciting moments were probably the smiles on the students faces when they heard the library would have charging stations for their devices…PRICELESS! Oh, and did I mention that we already have FIVE parent volunteers signed up to help in the library next year…and it’s only MARCH! Wow! The Tompkins HS library is going to be aMaZiNg!

Remember, if you have book suggestions for the library, please visit the GOOGLE DOC and let me know! I am working on creating our opening collection lists right now!! I hope to order the books in May and have them delivered in July.

Thanks again for taking the time and stopping by to say hello! I’m so excited about this new adventure!

Saturday, April 20, 2013

9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Alief Taylor High School

FREE to attend!

Have you been to The Greater Houston Teen Book Convention, or Teen Book Con before? You haven’t? Well don’t miss out this year because it’s going to be just as awesome as ever! Teen Book Con is an exclusive author event just for teens! You’ll get up close and personal with some of your favorite YA authors and graphic novelists like Chris Crutcher, Sharon Draper, Tera Lyn Childs, Cinda Williams Chima, Sophie Jordan, Maureen Johnson, and many more!

Did we mention this event is FREE?! Yes, absolutely FREE to attend! Bring cash for concessions or a bag lunch!

Attend author panels such as “Murder and Mayhem” and “Addicted to Love.” Seating preference is given to teens!

Purchase books from Blue Willow Bookshop to have autographed!

What else is there to do?

Visit the temporary tattoo booth, get your face painted, bring your camera phone for the photo booth, button making and more!

Books, prizes, pizza, Amy’s Ice Cream and so much more!

See the full schedule of events here!

Are you convinced yet? Go to Teen Book Con and have a blast meeting today’s hottest YA authors!