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The One and Only Ivan is the beautiful story of Ivan, the gorilla who lived in a shopping mall.  In that story, we also met his friend Bob, the spunky little dog.  Now, we can learn more about Bob in Katherine Applegate's sequel: The One and Only Bob , which was published on May 5th.  I can't wait to get my hands on a copy of this book!  Until then, check out these links: Read more about the backstory for this book in this article from The Washington Post. Listen to an excerpt from the book (read by actor Danny DiVito): First Chapter And check out a book trailer:

Check out the first in a series of videos in which I introduce books on the new Middle Grade Children's Book Award list.   Check out the new list! Vermont Middle-Grade Children's Book Award* Master List 2020-2021 Checklist Brochure Submit an idea for a new name for the award (Formerly known as Dorothy's List) Submission Guidelines

Nothing can recreate the cozy feeling of curling up with a book (an actual book, not a computer, tablet or smartphone).  And nothing can compete with the joy I feel when the MSMS library is packed in the mornings during zero period, when there is a line of students waiting to check out books, or the squeal of joy It's been hard not being in the library and talking with everyone about books and getting actual, physical books into the hands of readers. Here are many ways you can access ebooks and audiobooks right now. Check out all of these options: Audible is now offering a selection of free audiobooks for kids of all ages--many popular titles, as well as literary classics. Go to Vermont Schools Digital Collection . Select Montpelier High School from the list. Sign in with Google, using your school account. Browse the collection, or search for a topic, author, or title. You can read or listen to these books on any device. If using a smartphone or tablet, download the S

Let's start off National Poetry Month with the amazing Kwame Alexander reading his award winning poem/picture book "The Undefeated"

The winner of the 2014 Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book award is... Runners up include: 2. The One and Only Ivan  3. I Funny 4. The False Prince 5. See You at Harry's 6. Chomp  7. One for the Murphys 8. The Expeditioners 9. Ungifted  10. Little Dog, Lost