Just for Kids

Hello,

I have long been known at Bookworks as Contessa Connie.  Although my parents named me Connie, I aquired Contessa when I began doing storytime at the store.  Since I am quite pleased with the sound of it, I continue to use both names on my nametag and sign my letters such.  So indeed I am merely a storybook Contessa who believes in the magic of books, a sprinkling of humor, and the ability of sparkling jewelry to help one see the bright side of life. I almost always have a favorite new book, but I often find myself shelving or neatening in the Children's Area and saying to myself, "Oh I love this book!" about one I have forgotten until I see it on the shelf.

 

Contessa Connie

 

 

 

We had a lovely visit with Jacqueline Kelly the author of The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate.

After her presentation, I talked with her for a few minutes and asked her what her wish for Calpurnia Tate, the character, is, and as we would wish for anyone who has become a friend (and I imagine characters can become like friends to an author), she wishes her well.  She replied that Calpurnia "has many battles ahead but she's going to make it. She's going to be all right."  If we are lucky as readers, Ms. Kelly will write more stories about Calpurnia and how she navigates her life.  I also asked her what she wishes for young people reading her book.  She hopes young people, "will go outside, sit quietly, and see what they see."  That would be an excellent thing to do I think, whether you are a naturalist at heart like Calpurnia or not.  I firmly believe we should all get out and appreciate the wonders of the natural world, be they the minute details, or the grand scale of the mountains or mesa. Calpurnia likes to note her scientific observations in anotebook.  I have made souvenir scientific observation notebooks.  The first fifteen people who purchase her novel - we have autographed copies - will receive a notebook.

 

The estimation game for a chance to win the Mysterious Benedict Society baseball cap continues.  Please see the display at the frontcounter in the store.  If you are between the ages 8 and 14, take a look at the estimation jar and let us know how many items

you think it contains.  You have until November 25 to make a guess!