Friday, February 7, 2020

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Our First Virtual Visit

We Welcomed Ben Philippe, author or The Field Guide to the North American Teeanager.

We also welcomed an international guest, Walquiria Salinas, Head Librarian, Buenos Aires 



White Pine Books
Here is the reading schedule we agreed upon. Remember: to qualify for a White Pine prize, you must stay up-to-date with the reading schedule.

Friday, January 101st 2 books
Friday, February 73rd books
Friday, February 284th book
Friday, March 275th book

White Pine voting usually takes place in mid-to-late April.

Next Meeting, Friday, February 28 when we will have anothe virtual visit with Wendy Phillips, author of Baggage.



March 27: Shannon McFerran, author of Synchro Boy  CANCELLED DUE TO THE 2 WEEK SCHOOL CLOSURE


Glasses of hot cider




White Pine Prizes:

  • a journal

OR

  • a book from Chapters with an approximate value of $15.00.

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