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2006 – Showcasing Information Literacies

  • October 12, 2020
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New Jersey Notable Books Poster Unveiled In April 2006 the NJ Center for the Book dedicated a special poster, New Jersey Notable Books, 1995-2005 in honor of New Jersey authors. The poster was unveiled at the Art of the Book program the Center co-sponsored with the Rutgers Rare Book Library at the Rutgers Newark Dana [&hell... read more

2020 – National Book Festival

  • August 26, 2020
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The 20th annual Library of Congress National Book Festival celebrated American Ingenuity with presentations by more than 120 celebrated authors historians, and poets. About 25,000 people attended the virtual event held on September 25-27, 2020. Some of the featured authors at the virtual Festival included Jason Reynolds, Co... read more

2019 – National Book Festival

  • September 12, 2019
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On Saturday, August 31st, The New Jersey Center for the Book exhibited in the Parade of States at the 2019 National Book Festival, sponsored by the Library of Congress, at the Convention Center in Washington, DC. Tens of thousands of people visited New Jersey’s exhibit. Many picked up the educator’s guide that accompani... read more

Letters About Literature First Place Level 3-2019

  • June 25, 2019
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Level III New Jersey Rebecca Kilroy, Ridge High School, Basking Ridge Author: Brian Selznick, The Marvels Dear Brian Selznick, You made me cry. And I want to thank you for it. When I first read your book, The Marvels, I wept for Joseph and his Uncle Albert. No other book has affected me like that, […]

Letters About Literature First Place Level 2-2019

  • June 25, 2019
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Level II FIRST PLACE New Jersey Stevie Sanderson-Bowden, Pennington School, Pennington Author:  Natalie Babbitt of Tuck Everlasting Dear Natalie Babbitt, Death. Five letters that mean so much to somebody experiencing grief. This word is a monster that is always traveling in your shadows, following you wherever you go. It i... read more

Letters About Literature First Place Level 1-2019

  • June 25, 2019
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Level 1 FIRST PLACE New Jersey Hannah Castiglione Far Hills Country Day School, Far Hills Author: Liz Kessler of Emily Windsnap Series Dear Miss Kessler, I have always wanted to swim so gracefully through the salty seas like a mermaid. I’ve wanted to explore every part of the ocean from calm and tranquil Caribbean waters ... read more

Letters About Literature Winners and Honorable Mentions 2019

  • June 20, 2019
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Letters about Literature New Jersey Winners 2019 Level One – Grades 4 through 6 First Place:  Hannah Castiglione, Grade 5, Middle School, Far Hills Country Day School Second Place:  Adeline Edwards, Grade 6, Kingston Distinguished Honors Anna Basile, The Pennington School Annelise Scala, Mendham Twp. Schools Caitlin Ko,... read more

Chapter 4 – 1 – The Unsinkable Ship

  • January 2, 2019
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“When are we this time?” Jamal sighed in a tone both excited and bewildered. “Great question, Jamal,” Mr. C offered encouragingly. “What do we know so far, gang?” “Well, It’s cold,” Maya grinned, breathing into her hands as she held them up to her face. “It’s true,” Chelsea confirmed. “But at least... read more

Chapter 4 – 2 – The Unsinkable Ship

  • January 2, 2019
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“Okay, so then why are we here?” Simon queried. “And why now?” “To keep it from sinking, of course!” Jamal declared, “The Titanic will sail from Southampton in 1912. So….” “So we need to tell them to build it better than they did,” Cooper cut in. “A thicker hull. Taller bulkheads. Stronger materi... read more

Chapter 4 – 3 – The Unsinkable Ship

  • January 2, 2019
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“This gargantuan structure you see behind you,” Morgan continued, “in a matter of months, will be the most resplendent mode of transportation ever designed! She is the largest, the strongest, the fastest, and the most luxurious in the history of the world, and on the very oceans upon which she shall sail! Why, even th... read more

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