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Post-It Note Stories

Saturday, November 12th, 2011

Editor and illustrator Arthur Jones has turned ubiquitous little yellow pads of sticky notes into a clever  book, Post-it Notes Stories, and crafted an enticing promotional video. It all began when he was bored on his job and started doodling on the easily available Post-its. Along the way it morphed into a reading series and now has made the transition into print.

Jones says the book “features some stories that are old favorites and some new work by some of my favorite writers and performers. Admittedly it’s a book that’s hard to explain — part non fiction anthology, part graphic memoir — but it’s easy to figure out once you open it.”  It’s akin to a graphic novel with words and pictures working in harmony to tell the story.

There are an impressive list of contributors and I, for one, can’t wait to get my hands on the book. You might too once you see the book-trailer video. You can find it at an independent bookstore near you.

 

Story Town for kids at downtown library

Thursday, November 3rd, 2011

Story Town returns for its 8th year – check out what’s in store this year:

For the pure joy of books and reading, come meet Curious GeorgeCookie Mouse, and Llama llama at Pima County Public Library’s 8th Annual Story Town on Jácome Plaza. Get free books to take home; enjoy free live performances of favorite children’s books, and many more free interactive activities.

The Joel D. Valdez Main Library’s Jácome Plaza will be transformed into Story Town – where books come alive with your favorite costumed characters and storytellers.

This year the festival also will include short, family friendly workshops featuring read-aloud tips to keep children hooked on books and reading.

 

Remember the entire event is free, so pack a sack lunch and enjoy a day of stories, music and fun.

This family literacy festival for children ages 3 to 12 is presented by the Pima County Public Library.

Questions? Call Infoline at 791-4010. Parking is free and available in the garage beneath the library.

Date: Saturday, November 5, 2011
Time: 10 am – 3 pm
Where: Joel D. Valdez Main Library, 101 N. Stone Avenue map
Cost: Free

Thanks to At Your Library, the monthly eNewsletter from the Pima County Public Library for this article and other timely info about events at all the libraries. Sign up to get their eNewsletter here.