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
Vibrant pages of colorful animals created with heart shapes illustrate a playful rhyme that imagines how love can be many different things: eager as a beaver, steady as a yak, or silly as a seal. A preschool story time gem.
Henry's normal school day becomes extraordinary when the teacher reassigns him to a seat right next to Chloe, “the loveliest girl in his class.” Charming ink and watercolor illustrations set the tone in this anthropomorphic tale of young love.