Miss Rowena Recommends: Measuring Up by Lily LaMotte
The new graphic novel, Measuring Up, is about immigration, education, family, cooking and friendship. The cartoons show telling facial expressions and they are filled in with strong, solid colors. The print is easy to read.
Cici and her family have recently arrived in Seattle from a small town in Taiwan, where Cici’s grandmother stayed, because she could not get a green card. Trying to become American, Cici switches out the lunches that her mother makes — for sandwiches made with ingredients that her mother has never heard of before. Her mother buys the ingredients on Cici’s list and Cici makes her own sandwiches to bring to school.
Cici’s grandmother has taught her how to cook and to identify and use spices. At the same time that she is making friends at her new school, she is trying to figure out how to get the money for her grandmother to come visit to celebrate her 70th birthday. Entering a children’s cooking contest with a cash prize, Cici is determined to win. With expert advice from the librarian at her public library, Cici prepares for the grueling 6-Saturday long contest. I cannot tell you any more tidbits- except that I had to finish it in one sitting.
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Click here to read the NY Times review of this book.
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New! Wonderbooks and Vox Books!
The Children’s Department is delighted to announce the addition of Wonderbooks and Vox Books to the collection! Wonderbooks and Vox Books are print books with a ready-to-play audiobook inside. Kids will press play to read along with their favorite books. There’s no need for computers, tablets, or CDs. Visit the Children’s Department and check them out today!
Check the catalog here to see available titles.
TumbleBook Library
TumbleBookLibrary is now available! TumbleBooks are animated, talking picture books that kids can read or have read to them. The TumbleBookLibrary features existing picture books with animation, sound, music and narration. The database is easy to use and features unlimited access from any device. There are no check-outs, holds or downloads. Access the collection through the TumbleBookLibrary app as well! The app is available for free download from iTunes or the Google Play store. Use your Newport Public Library card number to sign in. You may have to make sure the app is set to the correct language (English non-flash). Books are available in English, French, and Spanish.
TumbleBooks has put together tutorials for any questions you may have on using the database. Check out their YouTube channel by clicking here.
To watch the video on how to download the app and sign in, click here.
Overdrive E-Zone Library
Check out the Overdrive E-Zone library for ebooks AND audiobooks. Available to all Ocean State Libraries card holders.
Hoopla Digital
Read ebooks, listen to audiobooks and music, or watch popular TV shows and films. All you need is your Newport Public Library card barcode. Try the Hoopla Digital Library today!
NoveList
Use NoveList to look for all titles in a fiction series, look for all titles by an author you like, or find books on a certain topic! There’s so much NoveList can do. If you’re looking for your next great read, check it out today!
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