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| Stephanie opens her "Blind Date with a Book" book. |
Two weeks ago eleventh grader, Laura H., sent me this excerpt from her friend's blog:
“My local library branch started doing this “Blind Date with a Book” thing, thought you guys might like it. The shelf was full when we got there, but was like this as we were leaving. The books are wrapped in paper and have different designs on them, and then a few words vaguely describing the subject matter of the book. Things like “Drama”, “Plot Twists”, “espionage”, etc. The only thing exposed on the book is the barcode that you use to scan the book out. I thought it was a pretty cool idea.”
I shared the idea with Middle School English teachers, Patti Wit and Beth McDonald, and they thought it would be a perfect activity for their students. The girls have been coming to the library during lunchtime and TAP to decorate as well as to choose books from the display. Here are some of their creations.
The other day a senior checked one of the books out. She said that "it was so lovely she just had to have it". You may stop by the Library and decorate a book, or check one out through February 28th. Thank you Mrs. Wit, Mrs. McDonald and Middle School students for your effort and enthusiasm, and thank you, Laura and friend for the great idea!
