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Saturday 17 December 2011

Adventures of Tin Tin

We have a number of Herve's Tin Tin books in the library which have been well read even before the advent of the movie. Listen to an interview with Peter Jackson and Steven Speilberg to discover why Tin Tin is still as popular as ever.


(Source: You Tube)

"I Spy' in the Library

                                              Source: www.scholastic.com           
This is a bit of fun for those who like to play this game and there are other versions to play as well.

Click on the link to begin: I Spy in the Library

Thursday 8 December 2011

Sarah Kay is a Spoken Word Poet

I had not heard of this term for a poet before, Sam hunt springs to mind as New Zealand's version. However, I have become a fan of Sarah Kay. Listen to her poem 'Hands', then I am sure you will want to hear more of her work.



Bio:
  • grew up in New York City and began performing her poetry when she was only fourteen years old
  • made herself at home at the Bowery Poetry Club, one of New York's most famous Spoken Word venues.
  • In 2004, Sarah founded Project V.O.I.C.E. and has since taught Spoken Word Poetry in classrooms and workshops all over the world, to students of all ages.   (Source:www.project-voice.net/)