Who loves pizza more than life? Raccoon. Who would eat tacos till the end of the world? Dragons. Join us for story time this Saturday at 11:00, because we’ll be reading two hilarious books by the comical duo Adam Rubin and Daniel Salmieri: Dragons Love Tacos and Secret Pizza Party! It’ll be a crazy fun time, so bring yourself and your friends!
Do you remember the star athlete at your high school? You know the one who excelled at every sport with ease? Maybe he or she was a natural. Or was it just disciplined training? For as long as humans having been competing, we’ve been debating nature vs. nurture. David Epstein, senior writer for Sports Illustrated, takes a look at both sides of the debate in The Sports Gene.
Since the sequencing of the human genome, scientists have been able to better understand the relationship between biological endowments and athletic training. This research sheds light on why the discipline to train may be innate and the lightning fast reaction of a baseball batter may be learned. Epstein also explores sensitive questions concerning race and gender. Are black athletics naturally better runners? Should males and females be separated in athletic competitions? Should kids be genetically tested for athletic ability? And could this genetic testing determine who might be more at risk for injury?
This book is a resource for educators and parents as well as a captivating read for the casual reader. Epstein has pulled together scientific research, interviews and anecdotes in such a practical and engaging way. It seems we finally have a basis to really understand athleticism in a holistic way. We will never have a definitive answer as to why one exceeds at sports and another is unremarkable, but Epstein’s book points to the potential that we all have.
We had such a fun time on Saturday when Marshal Ramsey joined us for story time to read his newest children’s book, Banjo’s Dream, then stuck around and signed lots of stock for us. Be sure to come pick one up– they make great Christmas presents! Thanks Marshall, and thanks to everyone else who came out!
We have an exciting story time this Saturday at 11:00! We’ll be reading the Helen Stephens newest creation, How to Hide a Lion, and Marshall Ramsey’s brand spanking new children’s book, Banjo’s Dream. Stick around after story time, because Marshall will be here at 12:00 to sign!
Get ready for a super spooky Click, Clack, BOO! story time this Saturday at 11:00! We’ll be reading Doreen Cronin’s Halloween classic and wearing these fashionable masks that Austen and Andre are modeling. (I also happen to know that there will be stickers galore) So bring yourself and your friends and get ready for the best Halloween story time EVER!
