We're still here!

Long time no see members. Well we have a couple of things to address this entry. As you all may know, the poetry event that took place Wednesday, December 17th was a great success! There was music, food, and plenty of amazing poets. A suggestion was made that maybe we could even hold one sometime in the spring. Even though Mrs. Torrise is gone doesn't mean that we can't hold meetings ourselves. Maybe you all have forgotten but the last book given out "hotlanta" has not been discussed yet. That said, the next meeting is set to be on Wednesday, January 28th. We will be discussing Hotlanta and discussing other topics like we usually do.

Hope to see everyone there!

Next Planning Meeting - 11/1508

Our next Poetry Event planning meeting will be:

Monday, December 15th @ 3:00 in the library
Approximate time: 15-30 min. max.

Please contact Morgan Payne or Mrs. Torrise if you are not able to attend, but would like to help out!

Poetry Event Planning Update

We met today to discuss next Wednesday's poetry event, which will take place right after school in the music room. Morgan Payne will post an update regarding our meeting.

Here is an update of the items that I (Mrs. Torrise) will take care of.

1. Drinks: water juice
2. Food: pizza (Pizza man or Rozatti's)
3. Plates, cups, napkins

4. Butcher paper for mural (give to Lonnie)
5. Table, chairs, stool, carpet, lights
6. Microphone, amp, lights
7. Contact Mr. Hayes regarding yearbook (kchayes@cps.edu)

Poetry Slam Planning Meeting - 12/1/08

We sent a proposal to hold a poetry slam to Mr. Hook and Ms. Saldana. We're waiting on approval. We will meet briefly on Monday after school to discuss next steps for planning this event.

All book club members are welcome!!!!!

Here is a poetry event checklist

Published by Arlene Badillo, Barb Bolser, and Melanie Lyttle for LIS 406 Youth Services Librarianship (2003)

First annual poetry slam?

During our last meeting one of the members came up with the idea of having an annual poetry slam hosted by the book club. There have been discussions and planning with this idea and with the approval of the administration, this idea is ready for take off! But this also comes with the help of the book club members and the support of CHSAS students. An informal oral survey has been taken to see if students (mostly freshman) would attend the poetry slam. The question asked was, "If the book club hosted a poetry slam with music, good poetry, and FREE FOOD, would you come?" More than half of the students asked said "yes" and/or "maybe." It seemed as if the students only heard the "free food" part but that being said, we believe the poetry slam is a great idea and will be a success. A proposal to Mr. Hook and Ms. Saldana is being worked on and will most likely be ready by Monday. Please try to come to at least one of the meetings before December 9th and 12th. Hopefully, we have your full support in making this a great experience!

Keep your fingers crossed!

Morgan, MDBC Member

Stacie & Cole Online Discussion

So what did you think of Stacie & Cole?

This week we are asking members to:

(1) post a comment with a discussion question about the book,
(2) start a discussion by sharing your perspective on the question, and
(3) end your post with the question, "So what do you think?"

For example (see comment):

Upcoming Meetings & Book Selection - November 2008

Our next meetings will be held on:

Friday, November 21st
&
Monday, November 24th

Our next book selection is

Stacie & Cole
by RM Johnson