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March 2001 KERRIE MILLER Staff Writer 99 Ways To Get Kids To Love Reading, and 100 Books They'll Love B y 9!) wm·rn l,l;I KlllH'flJ LOVR lt~)~G , .... MARY l,UONl!,\llllT Mary Leonhardt (ISBN 0-609- 80113-9) $10.00 {\.nyone who has kids . or plans to go into education should get a hold of this book. It offers 99 bite-size, easy-to-digest ways to get kids reading. Not just reading but loving to read~ Mary Leonhardt has taught high-school English for the past 25 plus years. Leonhardt explains 10 reasons why we should encourage the love of reading in all children, saying so many things, such as school, success in college and at work will come easier to a child who is an avid reader. Avid readers have a greater sense of self and the world around them. My favorite quote: "Our prisons aren't filled with readers". Think about it.. .. She goes on to list common sense, easy to apply methods to instill this life-long love. For example: #33 & #14 Spehd as much money on books as you do sports equipment or Disney ·videos. #4 & #7 Don't worry about kids reading only "good" books. Make sure they someday enjoy the classics by not pushing them too early. #25 If they request a book that you know is too difficult buy it for them anyway. Leonhardt says "Avid readers are the students with a future." That is the goal for all of us as parents and educators isn't it? This is an extremely easy read One night could improve your child's future or give you new insight on your methods of teaching. 99 W\h fi"i"i:fl Kll!'I 1U LOVE . · WRITING 99 Ways To Get ll~:~J!~:~:":~.~~~:. Kids To Love ~ Writing. and 10 M~il!J,f.OTI!1~1WT Easy Tips for •."" -•- Teaching Them Grammar By Mary Leonhardt (ISBN: 0-609-80320-4) $8.00 Along the same line as her 99 Ways/Reading Leonhardt explores the importance of writing skills. Success in school, and college and on the job all hinge on a persons ability to communicate effectively through the written word. Leonhardt says that kids who write for pleasure Aquarius-Jan. ~~ "- 20 to Feb. 18 ( ~. \ Tension between . yourself and friends is on the rise. Try list~ning to what they are saying. It may be you ·that is in the wrong. A change is coming in your work / school life. Be on the look out. Pisces- Feb.19 to{© .. r: .. ·· Mar.20 When someone . "' • confides in you, keep it to yourself Sharing secrets can be a dangerous thing. You have -been up and down emotionally, but things will calm down soon. Use your imagination on that project you have been working on. are more likely to do better on school papers and reports and kids who love writing usually excel in almost all academic subjects. Kids with a habit of writing have a way to work through life's inevitable traumas. #3 3 Encourage journal writing. #4 Respect their privacy, never read their things uninvited. #5 & #6 Respect their opm10n. Discourage perfectionism. #83 Look for each child's • particular strength. Again, easy to rnanage, common sense methods to encourage the writer in every child. She gives tips on how to start with children of any age. This one is just as easy ofa read as 99/Reading but one can tell her forte is reading. It is certainly worth picking up for any parent or teacher to be. Knowledge is power. Although this one doesn't quite ignite the imagination as much as the other, it is still a great ,addition to any parent or educator's library. On Writing, A · "fl., illf.1 Memoir on the · STtrar:» Kl!'rn :::.\1~~~~~n lZli 684-85352-3) . . ,\ I / 0 ,, '-..,', •,,,/"-,.II,/"-, \,/ ..,_ ',/ ,, ./ _,.,,,,......,,',), Don't let the title of this one fool you. If you are a King fan, or just enjoy a good story, you won't regret spending a weekend with it. King is a lot of things, but no on can deny he is a fine storyteller. he tells the story, what he can remember of his childhood and early years as a young husband, father and writer. There are sections of this part that one can't help laughing out loud. The second part of the book is more for the writerly types, but non-writers shouldn't write it off (no pun intended .. . ) . It gives insight to how the Master of the Macabre works, what he thinks of certain rnles and what he calls the writer's toolbox. In the final third of the book, we are intr(?duced to the real, gentle and kind man that is King. We see him as a genuine person, on the other side of tragedy. This was written after his accident. He was hit by a van, while walking, it had devastating consequences. Doctors were unsure he would ever walk again, and for a moment, writing was the furthest thing from his mind. . He is still in recovery, but is writing again. This section reveals his thoughts on life, and what it is all really about. Horoscopes By: AMY NAVARRA Staff Writer Aries- Mar. 21 to /ij Apr.19 0,;;;, Your ?utgoi_ng I~\...:..' !, personality 1s pulling~ everyone towards you! You are the center of attention. Put all your extra ener;gy to good use. Maybe you could put a little more effort on school or work. Look out for someone spec ial around the middle of the month. Taurus-Apr. 20 to ,11,··- May 20 I\ ( i:'\ · 1 This month is all about '-.,_ ,~/ the money. Whether 1t · ·- · be a lack of or some extra cash, money is your focus. Your love life is starting to perk up. Use your practical side when making important decisions. Ent erf ainmenf , ' ,, L~IU/ J ~ ,r , ,-_ _ __:._-1..___L... ._I iJ..~ Ghost WorlcOaniel Clowes 1995 Readers relate to life in Dan Clowes Ghost World CHRIS OPOSNOW Staff Writer Dan Clowes is the cartoonist in the spotlight. For ten years his underground comic "Eightball" has received critical acclaim. Clowes has won many "Harvey", and "Eisner". awards for his story telling. The "Harvey", and "Eisner", awards are the comic book industries rendition of the "Golden Globe", and "Academy Awards", in the movie industry. Speaking of movies; Dan Clowes looks like he is about to enter popular culture because a story from his "Eightball" comic has been transformed into a movie and it will be released in theaters in June. The movie will star Thora Birch from the film "·American Beauty" and character actor Steve Buscemi from "The Big Lebowski", and "Fargo." It will be the feature film debut of director Terry Twigoff who had won "Best Film" at the Sundance Film Festival for his documentary "Crnrnb." Unlike all comics that are turned into movies, you won't see a marketing tie in at Pizza Hut or Taco Bell selling action figures. Ghost World does not pertain to ghosts or super heroes of any kind. Ghost World is a term that means: "the time after high school where people start the rest of their lives." Ghost World is easier to · compare to J.D. Salingers "Catcher in the Rye" then to "Batman." That~s the appeal of this comic. Many people become discontent with comics for male adolescent power trips that dominate the comic book racks today. Ghost World is a comic book about the friendship of two girls. 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")/ this month. Be sure '-,L_' that your points and opinions are understood by you peers. Don' t put off a problem ym are facing. It won't be hard to solv< once you focus on it. Luck is on you side early this month. Cancer- June 22 ~~\ to July 22 \:~~.:1 Your intuition is in ~, y. overdrive this month. --- Listen to it! Everyone at home misses you. Take the time out for a visit. The trouble in your love life will disappear after a needed break from the opposite sex. JULIEMAYVILLE JUSTINCHAPMAN KATIECLAEYS KELLIROY KIMSTRANGE LAGRANTRANKIN LAURAGRAINGER LISAMERTZ MARISAFENNER MATTGLEASON ~ MICHELI.EGAPSKE NICGREENWOOD Aug. 22 ""?, Leo- July 23 to~ Tak e some time to tg . . pamper yourself this month. You have been spreading yourself to thin. Children play an important role in your life right now. Your luck is strong near the end of the month. Buy a :::;.~::g. 23 to@ Sept. 22 Work! Work! Work! You are trying to accomplish so much right now. Don't stress, you will get it all done. Make sure you communicate what you think precisely. Others are tending to misinterpret you. OLIVIASHIELDS ~ RONALDCOOPER ROXANNEEWING SARAHDIEM SARAHELLIS SARAHSTAFFORD ~ Ill SHAUNBETTS SHAWNHINES SUSANHECHLICK TYLEREISING Libra- Sept. 23 to ~ Oct. 23 · . You are floating orf · cloud nine! Everything <:). about your relationship, whether it be a new or an old one, is going great. Make an extra effort to keep it that way. A decision at work comes up soon. Make the smart choice. Scorpio- Oct. 24 (:i®--.. to Nov. 21 ""~;._~: A transformation is '~ • occurring in your life. _..,., Take this chance to put your life in perspective. A new romance is sparking. After hours are really heating up. Don't move to fast. This may be a bad idea. childhood relationships can end. Anyone who has read these comics has said they can relate to that. What people can relate to gives them insight into ~ho they are. No one has read "Batman" and said they could relate to someone else who also has to become a costumed vigilantly to cope with seeing their parents murdered. Well, at least no one I know has. If your not a typical comic fan you will want to give Ghost World a try. ' • , ' ; I Ask ·· Kaiser Paul Dear Kaiser Paul, · I have a crush ·o-n .. my instructor and I would lik-e to buy him a gift. However, I am broke. Help! Po Pitiful me Dear Po Pitiful me, Giveitup! Youdon'thave a chance with your instructor anyway. My suggestions for quick cash: dig into the couch couch cushions, take back your pile of cans from the weekend, sell your plasma, sell on organ, or date someone with mon~y.. Dear Kaiser Paul, I have met someQn,e, exchanged pictures, and corresponded a lot with an online lover. We have a very ' - ~ "steamy" online relation,shtp. Now she. wants to meet a~d I'm nots ure if I should. What doldo? WORRIED.CO¥· Dear WORRIED.COM, A keyboard, a monitor, and a rig~rous imagination does :riot make for a relationship. How do you even know who you're.talking to? Ir couldbeyourMOM! Tryabar. and get a life. Dear Kaiser Paul, . I have a big problem, my ex is becoming a kind of nusisance. He shows up wherever I go, calls every . hour, and I even caught him peeping in my window oni night I've said everything I can, he won't leave me alone. Please Help! Sincerely, Desperate Woman Dear Desperate Woman, Wow, sounds like you've got; a serious problem. Try changing .. your phone number, the crowcl; you hang out with, and keep your• blinds closed. If this doesn't;. work, leave the counting and: become anonymous. Composed by Journalism 126 _ , , Sagittarius- Nov. ~-A.' 22 - Dec. 21 · I l A new opportunity ... · . . awaits you. Don't · ~ pass this one up. Take that trip that you have been thinking about. An unexpected friend wHI make an appearance. Don't let ha£4 feelings ruin the visit. · : Capricorn- Dec. ®"' 1 ~ ~ 22 to Jan. 19 ~ ' Be aware of your limits . You may be .. overdoing it. Taking on too much may be having an effect on yol)r health. Your career is about to tal(e a tum. Look forward to it. It is going to be for the better.