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If you watch Shake It Up, then you know that Kenton Duty plays Gunther, a unique, theatrical and ambitious dancer from a fictional country. His taste in clothes is loud and catchy and celebrates his love of performing, in other words - flashy! We got to talk to Kenton Duty to see what he is like in real life.
Q: What's your favorite thing to do when you have time off?
Hi! Welcome to THE STACKS Book Club where every month we all read the same book together. Here's how it works. I'll write the blog post here announcing this month's book, why I chose it, and a question that I am interested in. You participate by writing what you think in the Comments below. Anyone can join!
This month's book is: actually a series. Trackers #1 and Trackers #2: Shantorian by Patrick Carman.
Aah, middle school. For me, the memories blend together. I got glasses and braces in the same year (6th grade was cruel!), drifted in and out of cliques, awkwardly stumbled through school dances and crushes, and didn't make the cheerleading squad. I'm still convinced it was rigged! The coach's daughter and her friends were all on the squad. . . hmm.
Anyhow, I'm completely over it now, as you can see. And sometimes the best way to make it through the drama is to laugh about it! That's what the Middle School Survival series by Nancy Krulik does. If you're not already familiar with these books, check 'em out. The main character, Jenny, struggles through BFF betrayals, secret admirers, pep squads, snow days, rumors, summer camp, and of course … embarrassing moments.
So test your (middle school) survival smarts in this Scavenger Hunt below. You'll find the answers by searching around the different sections on the Middle School Survival site. See how many answers you can get. But don't worry, it's not graded!
The Newbery Medal is awarded every year by a committee of librarians to recognize "the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children." Last year's winner was When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead.
This year's winner was just announced today, and the 2011 Newbery Medal goes to Moon Over Manifest by Clare Vanderpool.
The Honor books are:
Have you read any of these yet? Do YOU think they were the best American books published in 2010? If you were on the committee voting for the Newbery Medal, which book would YOU have chosen? (Remember, only books published in 2010 by Americans are eligible.) Let us know in the Comments.
Also check out this other 2011 award winner that appeared in Ink Splot 26 over the last year.
Number 11, this is your lucky year, because in honor of 2011, we are making a Top 11 List not just a Top 10 of all the things we are looking forward to in 2011. It's going to be a big year, so it's a good thing we could squeeze in an extra slot. Check out the Top 11 most anticipated events of 2011!
Counting down:
