Next week, April 11-17th, is National Library Week (as well as Environmental Education Week). If you’re not familiar with your local library, this might be a great time to check it out, or consider going to a few other libraries in your area that may be equally as interesting. If you’re a New Yorker, the new NYPL branch in Battery Park City is beautiful – and open on Sundays! Kicking off the week on Monday, April 12 is Oh D.E.A.R. Day (Drop Everything and Read!), so I thought I’d suggest one of my favorite stories to share with your children and students.When I was about ten, my favorite novels was From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler, by E.L. Konigsburg. If you’re not familiar with the story, the main character is 11-year-old Claudia, feeling under appreciated by her parents runs away from home to live in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and then discovers the secret behind one of the Michelangelo statues in the museum. This book has always remained close to my heart, and perhaps it is the reason I’ve grown to love the Met and art so much. It’s perfect for both boys and girls – since Claudia’s little brother, Jamie, plays a large role in the story. Considering how most of our modern young adult and children’s books are often of paranormal themes, it could be nice for parents and teachers alike to see children reading such a classic.What are your favorite books from childhood?For more information on National Library Week visit: http://www.ala.org/ala/aboutala/offices/pio/natlibraryweek/nlw.cfm
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