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Vote for your favorite book
Nominations being accepted for the 3 Apples Book Award

October 7, 2008 - Beginning in September 2008, students in third- through sixth-grade have been nominating their all-time favorite book as part of the primary election for the New York State 3 Apples Book Award, a New York State Children's Choice Award. All nominations must be submitted to Library Media Specialist Donna Wilkes by Oct. 20, 2008.

The top 15 student-selected titles will be compiled and announced in November. Students will be encouraged to read at least three books from the list of nominees, and vote again on their favorite book from the list of nominees in April 2009. The winner of the 2008-09 3 Apples Award will be announced shortly after the results have been compiled. 

Please be aware that only those students who voted in the primary election will be able to cast their vote during the general election in April.  

The award program was developed by the Youth Services and School Library Media Sections of the New York Library Association to encourage the joy of reading for pleasure and to give students the opportunity to participate in honoring their favorite books.

Good luck and may the best book win!

Learn more about this state-sponsored program.
 

Fall into reading at the annual book fair, Oct. 27-31 at DES

Oct. 7, 2008 - While any season is perfect for reading, there's nothing quite like spending a cool, fall evening snuggled up with a warm blanket and a good book.

To help build your child's library collection, a large selection of books will be available for purchase during Duanesburg Elementary School's Scholastic Book Fair during the week of Oct. 27-31. Mark your calendar for a special family night set for Thursday, Oct. 30 from 5 to 8 p.m.

Thirty percent of the profits from this annual library fundraiser benefits the elementary school library. The profits from past fairs have been used to purchase a sofa, chair and ottoman, which are now located in the library for student use. 

"We regularly tell our children that reading is fun, but we have few places students can read and relax," said Duanesburg Elementary School Library Media Specialist Donna Wilkes. "Now our students can sit comfortably and enjoy a good book or magazine. Thanks to everyone for helping to make this dream a reality."

Visit the Scholastic Web page to browse the featured books, chapter samples and downloadable forms. Students can even create a wish list online, which they can print and bring with them to the fair. Families may also contribute to their classroom libraries through a special program.   

Don't miss this chance to see Clifford and to light up a young reader’s face with a good book. We hope to see you there!