HAPPY BIRTHDAY DR. SEUSS!

107 years ago, on March 2nd, Theodor Seuss Geisel was born!


"You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You’re on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the one who’ll decide where to go… " — Words of wisdom from Dr. Seuss

Jack Whyte is in the news!

Robin Hood Revealed!
Across Canada, in Britain and around the world, people are talking about our Kelowna author, Jack Whyte. Articles in the Ottawa Citizen, the Montreal Gazette, the Edmonton Journal, the Financial Post, and in the Vancouver Sun, tell us about the controversy created with the publication of Jack Whyte's newest book.

Mr. Whyte dropped by for afternoon tea with the OKM book club last week. He told us about his writing process, and all about the research behind his latest book, The Forest Laird. We felt very privileged to spend an hour talking with one of Canada's most respected authors.

Jack Whyte is an amazing storyteller! He is also a blunt, practical and intelligent Scotsman, with a terrific sense of humour and priceless advice for our young aspiring writers. Thank you for taking time your busy schedule to visit our little club Mr. Whyte!

Story by Randy Boswell, Ottawa Citizen, January 4, 2011

Postmedia News Link

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

"Knowledge is limited; but imagination encircles the world”

(Albert Einstein)



These letters are images of buildings from Google Earth!



Visit our OKM library for a new display of  fantasy books for an imaginative start to 2011!

While at the library, take a look also at the carousel of new arrivals. Some boxes of terrific new books came in before and after Christmas and they are going quickly! 
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Recommend your favorite books from holiday reading!

What did you read over the holidays? My absolute favorite was APE HOUSE by Sara Gruen!

CHRISTMAS READING!

Here are some Christmas reading and gift lists for the holidays!

Happy Holidays  TEENREADS.com "What to Give, What to Get 2010"

2010 Top Ten from READING RANTS Out of the Ordinary Teen Book Lists!

One more for teens: GreenBeanTeenQueen Gift Guide

For teachers, parents and our senior students:
Globe and Mail Selections - The 2010 Globe 100

All books signed out at OKM after December 7th will not be due until after the holidays.

Please return books you have finished reading so we can share them with others. Some people have submitted requests for popular items, and they are really hoping to get the favorites for holiday reading. 

Thanks!