Battle of the Books 2011

Congrats to all members of the 2011 BOB team:

Rachel

Susan

Lucas

Amberlee

Kyle

Brianna

Emily

Great job everyone!

This year's booklist was filled with awesome selections. If you're looking for a sure-hit, check out one of the following books:

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Creating Currents of Electricity and Hope by William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer

Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins

Crocodile Tears by Anthony Horowitz

Dark Dude by Oscar Hijuelos

Diamond Willow by Helen Frost

Fang: A Maximum Ride Novel by James Patterson

Fire by Kristin Cashore

Flygirl by Sherri L. Smith

The Good Soldiers by David Finkel

Hate List by Jennifer Brown

The Knife of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness

Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld

Marcelo in the Real World by Francisco X. Stork

The Monstrumologist by Rick Yancey

The Omnivore’s Dilemma: The Secrets Behind What You Eat by Michael Pollan; adapted by Richie Chevat

Purple Heart by Patricia McCormick

Reality Check by Peter Abrahams

The Reformed Vampire Support Group by Catherine Jinks

Stitches: A Memoir by David Small

Wintergirls by Laurie Halse Anderson

If you are interested in being on the 2012 BOB team, listen for the announcements at the end of the school year or ask Ms. Gietzel anytime!

Ms. Gietzel for Pi Judge!

7 Reasons why Ms. Gietzel would make the perfect Pi Day 2011 judge:

1. It’s time. I have been an amateur food connoisseur for over 25 years. It just so happens that desserts are my specialty! This is the first time I have been honored with the invitation to apply to be a Pi Day judge and am excited for the opportunity this invitation provides.






2. I love to bake and I know how much work goes in to making the perfect pie. As a judge, I will have the utmost appreciation for every single pie served during the competition.






3. Recipes. Have you seen the LMC’s collection of cookbooks, recipes, and instructions for, among other things, constructing the perfect pie? If you come to the library to expand your cooking horizons, I can show you exactly where to begin!






4. Peace. If I am chosen for the dubious honor of judgeship, all involved can have peace of mind that I will be a fair, just, and honorable judge.






5. Service. As a library media specialist, I love having the opportunity to work with a variety of students. Rest assured that, if selected, I will take this honor to serve as a Pi Day judge very seriously.





6. Variety is the spice of life. As an amateur food connoisseur, I have developed a large palate for an assortment of types of foods. Fruits, chocolate, savory, sweet, crustless...I love them all! I currently have no favorite type of pie and am always willing to try new concoctions.





7. I have great appreciation for every student of the 2010-2011 Calculus classes for selecting me to apply to be a judge for Pi Day 2011. As a sign of my appreciation, I would like to dedicate this commemorative wall hanging to all of you. Thank you!