Discovery Girls

Lauren, a Nesconset student was featured in the April/May 2011 issue of Discovery Girls as a Discovery Girl of New York! In every issue of Discovery Girls, 12 readers are chosen to help put togetherthe latest edition of the magazine. These chosen readers model clothing and hairstyles, contribute to the magazine and come up with new ideas for the magazine. Learn more about this awesome magazine at http://www.discoverygirls.com/.

Stop by the children’s reference desk at the Nesconset Branch to check out the latest issue.

Good Reads: The Allegra Biscotti Collection

The perfect book for the budding fashionista, Project Runway fan and tween diva.

Emma Rose doesn’t want to strut down the runway, she would rather be behind the scenes creating fabulous outfits. When Emma’s designed are discovered by a famous magazine, she panics and creates a secret identity, Allegra Biscotti. Check out The Allegra Biscotti Collection and discover how Emma juggles a new crush, friends and her secret identity.

Can' get enough style? Don't worry, The Allegra Biscotti Collection continues – the second book, Who, What, Wear will be on library shelves June 1.

Can’t wait for June 1? Discover Lynn Vincent’s off beat style in Lynn Visible.  

Good Reads: Eleven

Follow Winnie during her eleventh year in Eleven by Lauren Myracle. She’s a Bonnebell Dr. Pepper Lipsmaker lipgloss fan who just turned eleven years old. She’s your average tween-ster on the brink of full on teen-dom, dealing with a grumpy older sister, an adventurous little brother, the awkward transition between peer groups and exploring the curiosities and anxieties that accompany the onset of puberty.

This novel is great for girls in grades 5-6 who are looking for a story about someone “just like themselves” and may be a great tool to break the ice about bullying, cliques and lunch time drama and politics, allowing for great discussion for a girl’s book club or a mother-daughter book discussion. Uniquely told in chapters outlined by the month’s events, it follows Winnie a whole year, beginning with her eleventh birthday, and ending with her twelfth.

Can’t get enough? Don’t worry, the story continues with Twelve. Cheer Winnie on as she falls, and gets back up again – as she follows her heart and does what she feels is right.

Check out Lauren Myracle’s children’s books:

 Eleven

Twelve

Luv Ya Bunches

Violet in Bloom: A Flower Power Book

Get more information on the author at her website: http://www.laurenmyracle.com/

Good Reads: It's Raining Cupcakes

The remnants of Tropical Storm Nicole have left Long Island with a ton of rain, bummer! The best thing to do on a rainy day is to curl up with a good book. Our new favorite is It’s Raining Cupcakes by Lisa Schroeder.

Twelve-year-old Isabel dreams of seeing the world, but has never left her home in Oregon. A cupcake recipe is the ticket to her dreams, when her contest winning recipe takes her on a trip to New York City. However, when she is so far from home she learns what is really important. Not only is this a sweet story about a middle grade girl, it includes delicious recipes, so you can make some the confectionaries mentioned in this book.

Have you or your child read It’s Raining Cupcakes? If so, drop us a comment and let us know what you thought.

Looking for more books like It’s Raining Cupcakes? Try some of these:

Allie Finkle’s Rules for Girls: Moving Day
How to Steal a Dog
Liberty Porter, First Daughter
Lynn Visible
Millicent Min, Girl Genius

My Life in Pink and Green

Shug

The Wedding Planner’s Daughter

Umbrella Summer

Good Reads: More Ramona!

We caught Erin reading Ramona's World by Beverly Cleary at the Nesconset Branch of the Smithtown Library. If you and your children are fans of spunky Ramona and her sister Beezus, check out some of these titles:

Clementine

Judy Moody Goes to College

Step Fourth Mallory

Just Grace Goes Green

Otherwise Known as Shelia the Great

Moxy Maxwell Does Not Love Writing Thank-You Notes