Interview with Markus Zusak, author of The Book Thief

Mark Zusak discusses The Book Thief.

The Winner is Book Thief, by Markus Zusak

The book selected for Read Together Palm Beach County One Book, One Community 2010 is:

The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

"This is the story of a German foster girl in the 1940s, who scratches out a meager existence for herself by stealing when she encounters something she can’t resist – books. She learns to read and shares her stolen books with the Jewish man hidden in her basement before he is marched to Dachau. This is an unforgettable story about the ability of books to feed the soul."
(http://pbcliteracy.org/events/767/ March 5, 2010)

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Cast Your Vote

For "THE BOOK" -- the 2010 Read Together Palm Beach County campaign

Go to your local library or bookstore to cast a ballot. Or vote online at http://readtogether.palmbeachpost.com .

Votes may be cast until February 5. The winning book will be announced on March 1, and the whole county will read it together next April.

Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford : An exploration of the age-old conflicts between father and son, the sadness of Japanese Americans during World War II, and the depths of love, this first novel gives a glimpse of the cold, cruel damage caused by war to the hearts and humanity of individuals.

The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien : Is it fiction or memoir? A novel, or a collection of short stories? This masterpiece depicts the men of Alpha Company during the author's tour in Vietnam as they battle the enemy and occasionally each other. In their relationships we see the isolation, longings, loneliness, rage and fear. Yet they find sympathy for strangers and love for each other.

Run by Ann Patchett : This modern domestic drama deals with big issues touching us all -- religion, race, class, politics and, above all else, family. By weaving together seemingly disparate lives to show how intimately humans can connect, this novel explores what truly defines family and the lengths we will go to protect our children.

The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows : A remarkable tale of the island of Guernsey during the German occupation, this vivid novel, whose characters spring to life in letters and telegrams exchanged over the course of nine months affirms the power of books to nourish people enduring hard times.

The Book Thief by Markus Zusak : This is the story of a German foster girl in the 1940s, who scratches out a meager existence for herself by stealing when she encounters something she can’t resist – books. She learns to read and shares her stolen books with the Jewish man hidden in her basement before he is marched to Dachau. This is an unforgettable story about the ability of books to feed the soul.

Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County
http://pbcliteracy.org/events/767/
January 10, 2010

Senator Joe Negron Speaks about the Constitution

In the recent special election on August 4, a five-county landslide put Republican Negron, a former state House Representative from 2000 to 2006, in the state Senate (District 28) to serve the remaining year of state Senator Ken Pruitt's term.

Senator Negron received special training on complex constitutional issues at the Emory Law School.

Join Dr. Aikhionbare's class to hear Senator Joe Negron.

• Where: LLRC - Gallery (2nd floor)
• When: 11:00 am - 12:15 pm September 17

PBCC Celebrates Constitution Week - September 14 - 18, 2009

Palm Beach Community College celebrates Constitution Week, September 14 - 18:

Lake Worth Campus, LLRC Gallery, 2nd floor

• Sign the Constitution, September 14 - 18
• Meet Senator Joe Negron, September 17
• Join Dr. Aikhionbare's class @ 11:00 am on September 17 to hear Senator Negron speak on the Constitution
• Receive a complimentary copy of the Constitution
• See exhibit of library books about the Constitution

I Signed the Constitution

The National Constitution Center sponsors a program, I Signed the Constitution, to encourage citizens to publicly acknowledge their dedication to the ideals of the U.S. Constitution.

Be counted with the thousands who have signed the Constitution, by signing the Constitution on Monday, September 17, in the LLRC - Lake Worth (2nd floor).

Constitution Day, September 17

On September 17, 1787, the U.S. Constitution was signed by 39 of the 55 delegates to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, PA. Although the U.S. Constitution is the oldest and the shortest of all of the written national constitutions, no official recognition of this significant event was established until Louise Leigh founded Constitution Day Inc. in 1997. President George W. Bush signed Public Law 108-447 designating September 17th as Constitution Day or Citizenship Day. This federal holiday is not observed by granting time off work; however, all publicly funded educational institutions must provide a program on the history of the U.S. Constitution on September 17. If Constitution Day falls on a weekend or on another holiday, then observance of the holiday is on an adjacent weekday.The LLRC of Palm Beach Community College in Lake Worth observes Constitution Day by planning activities with various classes to commemorate the signing of the Constitution.

FACC Celebrates National Library Week with Book Sale

The LLRC and the PBCC Chapter of the Florida Association of Community Colleges (FACC) will hold its annual book sale during National Library Week. The book sale will be held on Monday and Tuesday (April 13 - 14) in the Technology Center Courtyard from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Library books, textbooks, fiction, reference materials, video tapes and much more will be for sale to benefit the PBCC FACC Chapter and the FACC Scholarship Fund for employees and students.

Read Together - Three Cups of Tea

One Book, One Campus, Many Voices
Everyone @ PBCC - Lake Worth is reading Three Cups of Tea, by Greg Mortenson and David O. Relin.

If you missed the book discussions in March, help celebrate National Library Week by joining the following classes:

Tuesday, April 14 (two classes)
12:30 am - 1:45 pm
3:30 pm - 4:45 pm
Glenda McPhail's REA0002 classes

Thursday, April 16
6:30 pm - 7:45 pm
Susan Buchanan's LIT2090 class

Grab your lunch and come for a Brown Bag Book Talk with Professor Regina Dilgen:

Thursday, April 15
11:30am - 1:00 pm

Eat That Frog (Kindle Project)

Professor Cynthia Johnson's Strategies classes joined in our Kindle Reader Project this semester. Her classes were assigned to read either Eat That Frog or Gifted Hands. Both books were were on our three-hour Kindle Reserves.

(For information about the Kindle Readers Project, see http://kindlepbcc.blogspot.com/ and http://pbcc.libguides.com/kindle )

On Wednesday, April 15, the classes will meet in the Gallery of the LLRC to discuss the book, Eat That Frog, and express their thoughts about Kindles at PBCC.

Everyone is invited to participate in these two sessions:
Wednesday, April 15

• 9:30 am - 10:45 am
• 11:00 am - 12:15 pm.

Celebrate National Library Week

April 13 – 17 ** Forgiveness @ Your Library (3rd floor)
April 13 – 14 ** FACC / LLRC Book Sale (TC Courtyard)
April 13 ** Inauguration of the Sunshine Library Card (3rd floor)
April 14 ** Book Discussion: Three Cups of Tea (2nd floor)
April 15 ** Book Discussion: Eat That Frog (2nd floor)
April 16 ** Book Discussion: Three Cups of Tea (2nd floor)

PBCC - Lake Worth Reads Three Cups of Tea

After a successful Kick-Off event on January 21, more than 400 students, staff, and faculty are reading Three Cups of Tea.

Scheduled book discussions are as follows:

Tuesday, March 17

11:00 am - 12:15 pm

Sandra Didner's AML2020 class

Wednesday, March 18

8:00 am - 9:15 am

Carole Policy's LIT2120 class

Tuesday, April 14 (two classes)

12:30 am - 1:45 pm

3:30 pm - 4:45 pm

Glenda McPhail's REA0002 classes

Wednesday, April 15 (two classes)

9:30 am - 10:45 am

11:00 am - 12:15 pm

Cynthia Johnson's SLS1501 classes

• Greg Mortenson, author of the books, will be speaking at the Literacy Luncheon on March 27. Eight students will be attending the luncheon. Students in the participating classes discussing the book are eligible to attend. Announcement of winners will be after Spring Break.

Alyx Kellington

Alyx Kellington, a photojournalist, has traveled over thirty countries to explore and document different cultures. Her photos have been widely published in newspapers, magazines and educational books.

In the early 1990s, Alyx was covering the economic changes in Mexico City when the Zapatista uprising in Chiapas, the most southern state in Mexico, occurred. While recording the rebellion of both the Mexican military and the armed guerrillas, she explored the struggles of the women as mothers and soldiers. Amor y Dolor en Chiapas (Love and Pain in Chiapas) documents with photographs her experiences in Chiapas.

For more information, check her website: http://98.131.23.226/index.html

http://southflorida.bizjournals.com/southflorida/potm/2007-11-26/ (picture)

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

The LLRC celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with bulletin boards, a display of Spanish books, and special events.

Join Professor Marshall's class on Wednesday, October 1, at 2:00 p.m. for a presentation by Alyx Kellington on Amor y Dolor en Chiapas (Love and Pain in Chiapas).

Don't miss the Hispanic Film programs on Monday, October 13, 2008.

• Lector at 2:00 p.m.
• My Backyard Was a Mountain at 2:30 p.m.
• Escondido at 3:00 p.m.
  

Centuries of Citizenship: a Constitutional Timeline

Learn the evolving story of the Constitution and the continuing role that it plays in our lives. The Centuries of Citizenship: A Constitutional Timeline is an online experience highlighting some of the key dates and events that mark more than 200 years of our constitutional history. Browse through a collection of stories and headlines -- annotated by images, audio and video clips and interactive content -- to explore some of the people, events and issues that have shaped the Constitution and the history of our nation.

What Is Constitution Day?

On September 17, 1787, the US Constitution was signed by 39 of the 55 delegates to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, PA. Although the U.S. Constitution is the oldest and the shortest of all of the written national constitutions, no official recognition of this significant event was established until Louise Leigh founded Constitution Day Inc. in 1997. President George W. Bush signed Public Law 108-447 designating September 17th as Constitution Day or Citizenship Day. This federal holiday is not observed by granting time off work; however, all publicly funded educational institutions must provide a program on the history of the U.S. Constitution on September 17. If Constitution Day falls on a weekend or on another holiday, then observance of the holiday is on an adjacent weekday.The LLRC of Palm Beach Community College in Lake Worth observes Constitution Day by planning activities with various classes to commemorate the signing of the Constitution.

President James Madison Helps PBCC Celebrate Constitution Day - September 17, 2008

President James Madison, Father of the US Constitution, will be present to give his insights on the Constitution. The Constitution is a living document for every generation. Join President Madison in the Library Gallery as he meets with Dr. O'Connell's class at 6:30 pm.

Watch the video of Senator Nelson as he presents arguments in favor of abolishing the Electoral College with regional primaries.

Learn about the Philadelphia Convention and the Constitution with Dr. Aikhionbare's classes (9:30 am and 11:00 am) as they watch the movie, A More Perfect Union, in the Gallery.

Visit Constitution Way on the second floor of the Library to see evolving story of the U.S. Constitution and the continuing role that it plays in our lives. Sign the Constitution and voice your opinion by voting on proposed amendments.

If you are not registered to vote, or need some voter information, visit the Voter Information table. Complimentary copies of the US Constitution are available.

http://www.americanpresidents.org/gallery/

Read Together The Memory Keeper's Daughter Brown Bag Book Talk

You got the book, Memory Keeper's Daughter. Let's talk about it.

When: Wednesday, April 30
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Where: LLRC Gallery (2nd floor)

Grab your lunch and come for a Brown Bag Book Talk with Professor Regina Dilgen.

Read Together The Memory Keeper's Daughter Kick-Off Event

Palm Beach Community College joins with the County in the Read Together Campaign.

Stop by the LLRC - Lake Worth Campus for a free copy of The Memory Keeper's Daughter, by Kim Edwards. Refreshments will be served.

Where: LLRC Gallery (2nd floor)
When: Monday, March 31
11:30 am - 2:00 pm

Read the book and participate in the activities planned at PBCC and throughout Palm Beach County during April.