Just a reminder that the Urban Dance Program will be this Wednesday Night from 7-8:30.

be here at 6pm to help set up

Please tell your friends and acquaintances to come and enjoy the program.

Link you should memorize::
www.bwibooks.com

why? the list is on there. the details are on there. EVERYTHING IS RITE THUR!!!
yeah ... while ur thur, click on "replacement list" we're gonna discuzz which books rick should get at the next meeting.

MEETING ALERT

the book lists are up, check out the link.
if you don't have a list, email rick.
first timer? no prob

Viki's INSTRUCTIONS:
you look up the book on amazon.com
give it a rating from 1 - 5
1 being BAD BOOOO
5 being WOW! LOVE IT!
scribble down a quick summary if you feel the need
be prepared
rick sometimes asks why you give the ratings you do

Rick's INSTRUCTIONS:
You should be able to find a list there with your name. For example, if youname is "Todd", you would probably find a list titled, "Todd's List". If youdon't see a list, e-mail ASAP and I we can make one for you. Click on the list,click the button labeled "Edit" and you will see a list of books to review forthe meeting.For the most part, you will probably have most of the information you need inBWI to review books. Find the title of the item, click on "Details" (the littlemagnifying glass) and a summary, professional reviews and a picture of the bookscover will appear (if any of these things are available).
If you want, you can review the books in other ways.
Like:1) Go to amazon.com and find the book. Double check the author to make sure itis the same one. Look at the editorial reviews (like Publisher's Weekly, VOYA,School Library Journal, Booklist, etc.) and customer reviews to get an idea ofthe book. Look at the cover, and, if possible, use the "take a look inside"option.
2) Use databases like Proquest, Infotrac or Books in Print to find the books andlook at the reviews there.
3) Go to a bookstore or library and find the bookthere, leaf through it, look at the cover, look at the back, smell it, etc. toget and idea of the book.
4) Feel free to read the book if you have time. (It is not necessary, but youcan read it if you like.)

The questions you should be asking about each item are:
1) Is this something that looks interesting to me or would I like to read it?
2) Who would this appeal to and would that group like to read it? So if it is aStar Trek book, would Sci Fi readers like it? etc.
3) Does this book have mass appeal and should I buy it just because it is soooogood? Things to keep in mind when gathering your information include: -awards or nominations-other books by the author-length-genre-is it appropriate or of interest for YA audiences-is it appropriate for the audience at Shoreline-is it too young or old (our core audience is 12-18)-does it appear on any booklists-(especially for non-fiction but for some fiction) is the book timely or does itinclude information that is useful for homework

Blah blah blah . . . You don't have to gather all this information about everybook, but this should give you an idea of what you should be looking for.
if you're friends want to join STAB, give their emails to rick.

All My Life for Sale by John D. Freyer (1)
How I live now by Meg Rosoff (0)
The King of Slippery Falls by Sid Hite (1)
The Last Guardian of Everness by John C. Wright (0)
Montmorency: thief, liar, gentleman by Eleanor Updale (0)
So B It: A Novel by Sarah Weeks (0)
The Usual Rules by Joyce Maynard (0)

so of all these books... which should rick get for our library... they're FREE

I was browsing through my information on STAB and I noticed that many people have graduated, or I haven't seen them in months and/or years.
So, if you want to stay on the STAB e-mail list, respond to this e-mail, tell me to keep you on and I will.
On the other hand, if your time with STAB has run it's course, and you want to be removed from this list, let me know that too, and I will remove you from the list.
I think that I will try and purge the e-mail list after October 1st, so that will give people plenty of time to read and respond. Thanks.

I mentioned this a while ago, but I thought I should mention it again since I didn't get a lot of response. The Friends Booksale is this weekend and they need help setting up. I would personally appreciate it if you could find the time to come in and help out. The available times are:
Wednesday, Sept. 8, 12-9
Thursday, Sept. 9, 10-9
Friday, Sept. 10, 10-5
Sunday, Sept. 12, 2-4
Please call their volunteer coordinator to confirm the times. The number is 206.533.0335. Tell 'em Rick sent ya!
Again, I would really appreciate it if you could help. Also, please remember that these are the people that pay for your pizza, some of the programs we do and all sorts of other stuff. This is your way to say thank you and pay them back just a little bit. (Sorry about the guilt trip, but there you go.) Thanks guys! I know I can count on you.

STAB MEETING ALERT!!! this tuesday 7.20.2004
the lists are ready and waiting @
www.bwibooks.com (click able link listed below)
username: STAB
password: (think the food that we get for free)
if you really cant' remember, i dunno if i can post it
so best bet would be to email rick!
k hope to see you there homies!

UPDATE TIME!!!!
here is rick's WORK SCHEDULE:
Monday: 10-5
Tuesday: 10-6
Wednesday: 5-9
Friday: 10-6
Check with rick for weekend opportunities.

meeting july 20th from 4-6. who can come?

message from the rickster (tee hee) !!!

I'm buying books next week for the for the Read 3, Get 1 Free program. For
those of you not familiar with this program:

Basically, a person between 12-18 years old reads 3 books, writes 3 thoughtful
reviews about those books, and they get to pick a free book from the selection
we have here. However, I'm running out. So if any of you have suggestions as
to what people between 12 and 18 years would like to own, please let me know.

As I understand it, I can't guarantee that we can find every book requested, as
we are limited to stock on hand. But I will look for the requested titles. Let
me know ASAP. Otherwise, I will just use my best judgment in looking for the
books. And no one wants that. Happy Memorial Day Weekend !!!!

Another book list meeting (??? so soon ???)
May 11th
Personal lists on bwi

The Goblin Wood by Hilari Bell (0)

Martyn Pig by Kevin Brooks (1)

Ship of Fire by Michael Cadnum (1)

Pop Princess by Rachel Cohn (1)

Celine by Brock Cole (0)

The Hollow Kingdom by Clare Dunkle (1)

Kira-Kira by Cynthia Kadohata (1)

Sarah's Ground by Ann Rinaldi (1)

No Laughter Here by Rita Williams-Garcia (1)

Which do you think rick should get for free?
(is the number already gotten)

via jessica whom we owe thanks because of her hard work
we have a list Yay! however... due to the size of the list... we have 30 ish books to review !!!!! get cracking!
remember the meeting is from 4 - 6 on TUESDAY of MAY 4th
but... thats note the only meeting all you eager beavers! we have two more: one on May 11th from 4 - 6 that will be like a normal stab meeting with pizza and etc... the other on May 18th from 4 - 6 that will be the STABBYA (hee hee funny sound) for the best books committee and 15 ppl are needed
email rick if you have any concerns and stuff!

Sorry folks, there is no meeting tomorrow
instead we're going to have one May 4th from 4-6
Email rick about the kind of pizza and if you can go
BTW: the links on this page are all related to STAB.
they're not xanga. promise.

Read 3 Get 1 FREE book suggestions!
tell rick what kind of books he should get ~
Remember the best books commitee?
meeting for that on one of the following dates
Saturday, May 22nd, any time
Monday, May 24th after 5
Tuesday, May 25th, after 6
Thursday , May 27, after school sometime
NEED 15 PPL!!! it'll take an hour or so
Let rick know which works best for you ~
last thing.... BOOKLIST...
will you PLEASE just put
something in lists???? last chance!

"Homework 000-999 2004"
is the NON- Fiction list in case, so check that out too!
remember its for the MEETING so you should pick you lists soon!