SQUISH #4: Captain Disaster by Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm When trouble calls, there is a single cell who has the courage to do what’s right….Squish! “Even the mildest young boy will see something of himself in Squish. Super Amoeba is an energetic, good-hearted escapade, one that young readers will enjoy.”—New York Times Book…
Another View of the Holocaust
Everyone knows about Anne Frank and her life hidden in the secret annex, but what about the boy who was also trapped there with her? On July 13, 1942, 15-year-old Peter van Pels and his parents entered the attic that became their home for two years. Peter is angry that he is hiding and not…
Dork Diaries 5: Tales from a Not-So-Smart Miss Know-It-All
Tales from a Not-So-Smart Miss Know-It-All I am the Book Bear and I approve of this message. My oldest daughter, an intermediate grade reader, and a lot of her friends love and relate to the protagonist of this book. Eighth-grader Nikki Maxwell is already more than a little cynical. “I’m definitely not the kind of…
Jane Yolen and J. Patrick Lewis provide LAST LAUGHS: ANIMAL EPITAPHS, illustrated by Jeffrey Stewart Timmins
“Last Laughs” Here at Amen Creature Corners, beasties weep like misty mourners, but when they read an epitaph, it always brings them one last laugh. Forget the hankies. Read the words of bugs and fishes, beasts and birds. They know it’s not all gloom and doom that’s written once upon a tomb. –from LAST LAUGHS:…
The Pix Foundation Launches Kickstarter Video Campaign
The Pix Theatre has been a silent reminder of simpler times when movies were an easy way to fantasize about adventures, or cheer you up with a good comedy. For the past 10 years The Pix Foundation has been working hard to renovate and reopen this piece of Downtown Nampa history as a multi-use performing…
Just Us Books celebrates the diversity of Black history, culture and experiences
If you’re familiar with Black children’s book publishing, then you might know why Just Us Books was founded. Parents Wade and Cheryl Hudson were tired of searching for books that featured little brown boys and girls, and coming up with the same handful of titles. So they combined their experience in writing, marketing and art…
Liveblog: Benefit Concert at Rembrandts Coffee House Supports “Buckle Up for Bobby”
LIVE: 8:37 p.m. I just won Basket #1 outside in the raffle. LIVE: 8:35 p.m. A check for $500 was just presented by the Grotto Group. LIVE: 8:25 p.m. The Kimberly Trip is playing a song from Napolean Dynamite. LIVE: 8:20 p.m. Mark Robert Nielebeck just announced that the silent auction is about to close….
Coach Pete Congratulating Finishers @BoiseStateRec #BeatCoachPete #photo
Pete congratulating finishers at #beatcoachpete twitter.com/JCorrKTVB/stat… — Justin Corr (@JCorrKTVB) April 13, 2013 __ @jcorrktvb It is another great day for Boise State Bronco sports and the entire community! Go Blue! #BeatCoachPete — YoungPeoplesPavilion (@Young_Pavilion) April 13, 2013
#beatcoachpete could be the biggest field ever #photo
Off they go to #beatcoachpete could be the biggest field ever. twitter.com/JCorrKTVB/stat… — Justin Corr (@JCorrKTVB) April 13, 2013 I’m heading over to the finish line. How many people will Beat Coach Pete this year? #beatcoachpete — YoungPeoplesPavilion (@Young_Pavilion) April 13, 2013
Liveblog: Follow the Beat Coach Pete Race Here!
by Michael Strickland “The Book Bear” It is rainy in Boise, but that hasn’t stopped people from marching in for this race. A representative from Boise State university recreation services just confirmed to me that 2,200 people have registered. I’m here and will be doing a Liveblog. My posts will be on our Twitter account….
Young People's Pavilion 