raffle for a copy of "The Lost Hero" by Rick Riordan
The Long Hill Library recently hosted a release party for "The Lost Hero," the new book by Rick Riordan, author of The Lightning Thief and several other books for kids featuring creatures from Greek mythology. After playing a round of "Quest for the Golden Fleece," a live-action board game where participants got to be the playing pieces on the board, everyone snacked on oozing eyeballs and drachma cupcakes. A copy of "The Lost Hero" was raffled off and Fiona Mulvey of Gillette was the lucky winner!
"Any parent of a tween or teen is sure to know about the Percy Jackson books and their popularity with kids," remarked Children's Librarian Meredith McGuire. "The books are gripping, well written, and appeal to both kids and adults. They're one of the most popular series we've seen since Harry Potter!, among both boys and girls."
To capitalize on kids' interest in Greek mythology, the library will host a Reader's Theater event for kids age 10 to 12 on Thursday, November 18th. Participants, led by former Millington School librarian Mrs. Dellureficio, will act out a Greek myth. Miss Meredith explains, "Reader's Theater allows kids to perform while reading from a script - no memorization of lines needed. It will make Greek mythology come alive for them! This is an activity that even reluctant readers will enjoy, and is a great way to practice reading aloud."
To sign up for the Reader's Theater event on November 18th, stop by the library, call 908-647-2088 ext. 2 or email childrens@longhilllibrary.org.
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