Autumn is a great time to read together, and Arlington Public Library (APL) is making it easy and fun! This fall, APL has a new program, "@rlington READS!" Three books have been chosen and we are all encouraged to read, or read-aloud, these great works! One is appropriate for upper elementary students (grades 3-5 and older): "A Single Shard" by Linda Sue Park. There is also a book for teens and one for adults.
"A Single Shard" is about Tree-Ear, an orphan boy living in ancient Korea. He admires the gifted potters in his village (which is reknowned for its pottery) and dreams of becoming a potter. He has many barriers to overcome, one of the most difficult being that in his culture one must be born into this profession. The book follows Tree-Ear's life as he works to realize his dream. This book has drama, adventure and a wonderfully fulfilling (if not surprising) ending.
Ms. Park will be visiting Arlington on October 4, 2006 to talk about this book with Arlington families. Many libraries and bookstores in Arlington are also sponsoring book discussions about the book. Arlington pubic libraries have many extra copies of the book available for check out. If your child participated in "Read All About It" this summer, and completed the program, s/he should have received a copy of the book. If not, check with your local public library for a copy.
You can find more informatiion about "A Single Shard," Ms. Park and the program (including a list of book discussions) at http://www.arlingtonva.us/Portals/Topics/TopicsArlingtonReadsMain.aspx.
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I'm an elementary school librarian who loves to read and share new books with others. Here is where I review books, talk about reading and information technology.
