The link above references Kathy Isaacs' article, "Promoting Literature through Book Discussion: Capitol Choices." It offers an excellent overview of the history and mission of Capitol Choices.
Join us for the "Breathless" tour. Four new and popular authors of books for teens (Marie Lu, Beth Revis, Andrea Cremer and Jessica Spotswood) will take part in a panel discussion at the Bethesda Library, 7400 Arlington Rd., Bethesda MD 20814 at 5pm on Thursday Feb. 16th, 5pm. Annette Curtis Klause (author and librarian) will moderate the panel. All are invited.
Would you like to become or remain a reading group member for Capitol Choices? Be sure to email the facilitator for whichever group you'd like to join. We are welcoming four new facilitators this year, so be sure to check the Join Us page to see who they are! As an added bonus you'll also find the 2012 meeting dates!
Hazel is battling cancer, and is depressed and isolated with only her parents for company. She reluctantly attends a cancer support group session, meets fellow cancer survivor Augustus and her world opens up to love, fun and adventure. These two are on an endearing ride of hope and loss. Fourteen and Up. Kathie Weinberg
When writer Siobhan Dowd died of breast cancer, she left behind notes on a story idea she had about a young boy dealing with his mother's impending death from cancer. Her estate searched for the right author to take this idea and run with it. Patrick Ness took on the mantle and the result is this incredibly well-written, gripping book on loss. Fourteen and Up. Joan Kindig
Jeffrey Alper is probably the most famous kid in his town. Even though eight years have passed, most still know him as the boy with leukemia. Now in remission, and eighth grade, Jeffrey is dealing with the aftermath of his cancer treatment and trying to navigate life as a teenager. Podehl embodies Jeffrey, obsessing equally over the new girl Lindsey, his older brother's sudden disappearance into Africa to "find himself", his parents' sudden fighting, as well as the real possibility he may never get out of the eighth grade. Fortunately Tad, Jeffrey's best friend, keeps him anchored to reality. Tad's acerbic voice and black humor is the perfect contrast to Jeffrey. This sequel to "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" stands on its own. Audio forTen to Fourteen. Paula Langsam
