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 Dear Teachers, Welcome to the March 2012 edition of the Central Rappahannock Regional Library's newsletter just for high school teachers!
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Book of the Month
A Monster Calls
by Patrick Ness
In the dark of night, a monster approaches Conor's bedroom window. The massive, human-like gnarl of branches with its thunderous voice fails to frighten the boy. Conor has already glimpsed the source of his personal terror. It lives in his nightmares.
Conor's mother has cancer. His life has become a vigorous attempt to take care of the house while dealing with isolation and cruelty at school. Since everyone has heard that his mother was sick, they have avoided him as if he was carrying the illness, too.
The ancient monster starts to visit Conor, always at 12:07. He takes the shape of a tree next to Conor's house, forming the branches into arms and reaching into the window. There is something important that the monster intends to give, as well as something crucial that it needs in return.
I will tell you three stories. Three tales from when I walked before...And when I have finished my three stories, you will tell me a fourth.
Conor must expose the truth that he's been hiding and confront what has truly been terrifying him.
This was an absolutely infectious and quick read. It offers plenty of heart and substance in addition to its straightforward storytelling and creepy imagery. Like the monster says, "Stories are wild things." If you can handle this one, you will be rewarded.
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Teen Tech Week Contest: Me in 3
Who are you? A writer, an athlete, a homebody, a friend, a brother, a thinker . . .? Now, can you tell people who you are in only three words?
Teens, tell us about your life in 3 words, with 3 photos, or a video, no more than 3 minutes long. Entries will be accepted online February 3-March 3. Vote for your favorite online March 4-10. The winner receives a NOOK Color!
Me in 3 is in celebration of Teen Tech Week sponsored by the American Library Association.
Click here to learn more.
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Teen Poetry Contest 
Students, celebrate National Poetry Month in April by submitting your original poetry!
Entries will be accepted online at http://teens.librarypoint.org/ from April 1-14.
Two categories, Grades 7-9 and Grades 10-12.
Entries will be judged by University of Mary Washington's Arrington Poet-in-Residence, Allison Seay. Winners are awarded prizes and invited to read their work.
Maximum of three entries per person.
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 Inspired by Barbara Kingsolver's Animal, Vegetable, Miracle, the Central Rappahannock Regional Library invites you to join us March-October 2012 for Cultivating Community, our sustainable food-based initiative, with many programs and activities! Visit us at librarypoint.org to learn more!
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The Central Rappahannock Regional Library serves the City of Fredericksburg and the Counties of Stafford, Spotsylvania and Westmoreland. If you teach in our service area, no matter where you live, you are eligible for a free library card! Check out our Quick Links to apply for your card online.
Sincerely,
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Youth Services Team
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