Join the Library this April in celebrating The Big Read 2008, a "one-book, one-community" initiative to promote literacy and public discussion. Everyone in the community—adults, children and teens—is encouraged to realize their own potential and that of others by reading this year's Newbery Medal-winning Big Read selection, "The View from Saturday" by E. L. Konigsburg. About the Book
Realize Your Full Potential
Introducing the Souls—Noah, Nadia, Ethan and Julian, and their teacher Mrs. Olinski. From rescuing struggling baby sea turtles on the beaches of Florida to discovering kindness within others, these former “underdogs” and their teacher embark on a journey that not only brings them together, but helps them to realize their own full potential, not to mention win the state Academic Bowl. You don’t have to be the most popular, a genius or a super athlete—you just have to give yourself and others a chance to shine.
About the Author
Author of The View from Saturday, E. L. Konigsburg was the first in her family to graduate from college. She taught science at a private girls' school before she began writing books. Read more about her (pdf) and check out other titles she has written.
LIBRARY PROGRAMS
PODCAST
Listen to an excerpt of The View from Saturday.
CHALLENGE YOUR MIND IN THE LIBRARY'S FIRST
BRAIN BOWL
Saturday, April 26 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Pick your brain and those of your friends and family in the Library's first-ever Brain Bowl! Be inspired by the Souls—you’ll be surprised by what you know!
- Put together your team of 4-6 people—all ages are welcome—and challenge your brain with a variety of questions on themes found in "The View From Saturday," including nature, acronyms, literature, geography, the book itself and more.
- All participants will receive goodie bags, and members of the winning team will receive trophies and $10 gift-certificates to the Friends of the Library-sponsored Between Friends Gift Shop.
- Only 12 teams will make the competition so hurry and register by April 19. Download a registration form (pdf) or pick one up at any branch library.
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