Who: Margaret Stohl, Leigh Bardugo, Melissa de la Cruz, Kimberly Derting, and Kami Garcia
Where: Kepler's Books and Magazines
1010 El Camino Real
Menlo Park, California
When: Wednesday, May 8, 6:30 p.m.
What: (from the site's description)
"What an extraordinary line-up! These are some of Kepler's favorite authors and favorite series. It doesn't get better than this!"
More: http://www.keplers.com/event/ya-event-icons-tour-margaret-stohl-leigh-bardugo-melissa-de-la-cruz-kimberly-derting-kami-garc

Who: Jeanne DuPrau
Where: Kepler's Books and Magazines
1010 El Camino Real
Menlo Park, California
When: Friday, May 17, 7:00 p.m.
What: (from the site's description)
"The City of Ember celebrates its 10-year anniversary and tonight we're celebrating all things Jeanne - one of our favorite authors - from her new deluxe edition of City of Ember, the graphic novel, and the series itself.

The city of Ember was built as a last refuge for the human race. Two hundred years later, the great lamps that light the city are beginning to flicker. When Lina finds part of an ancient message, she's sure it holds a secret that will save the city. She and her friend Doon must decipher the message before the lights go out on Ember forever!"
More: http://www.keplers.com/event/youth-event-jeanne-duprau-launch

Who: Rachel Hawkins
Where: Kepler's Books and Magazines
1010 El Camino Real
Menlo Park, California
When: Saturday, May 18, 4:00 p.m.
What: (from the site's description)
"School Spirits: Fifteen-year-old Izzy Brannick was trained to fight monsters. For centuries, her family has hunted magical creatures. But when Izzy’s older sister vanishes without a trace while on a job, Izzy's mom decides they need to take a break.

Rachel Hawkins' delightful spin-off brings the same wit and charm as the New York Times best-selling Hex Hall series. Get ready for more magic, mystery and romance!"
More: http://www.keplers.com/event/ya-event-rachel-hawkins-anna-carey

Who: Lurlene McDaniel, Dana Reinhardt and Wendeline Van Draanen
Where: Kepler's Books and Magazines
1010 El Camino Real
Menlo Park, California
When: Friday, May 24, 7:30 p.m.
What: (from the site's description)
"Realistic fiction at its best!
The Year of Luminous Love: In the vein of Eat, Pray, Love, but for teens, this inspirational novel is set against the backdrop of Tennessee horse country as well as the historic cities of Italy and the Italian countryside. The story unfolds as three teenage girls, recently graduated from high school, plan the next phase of their lives while dealing with immediate life issues.

The Things a Brother Knows: Levi's older brother Boaz returns from fighting with the Marines in the Middle East. He's safe. Levi's family has waited three long years for this. But Boaz is no longer the brother Levi thought he knew.

The Running Dream: Jessica thinks her life is over when she loses a leg in a car accident. She's not comforted by the news that she'll be able to walk with the help of a prosthetic leg. Who cares about walking when you live to run? Winner of the 2012 Schneider Family Book Award."
More: http://www.keplers.com/event/ya-life-actually-tour-lurlene-mcdaniel-and-wendeline-van-draanen

Poem in your pocket day is one of my favorite holidays!  It's easy to celebrate--just keep a poem in your pocket and share it with others.  National poem in your pocket day fell during our spring break, so we're celebrating it at MCDS this Friday, April 26th.  Throughout the day ask people if they have a poem in their pocket to share and share your own.  Send people to the LRC where we will have a variety of pocket-sized poems available for those who would like to participate.  
For more information on Poem in Your Pocket day, visit http://www.poets.org/page.php/prmID/406

For inspiration on how to celebrate the day, watch the Poem in Your Pocket Day Caper video below:

March was a busy month with 2,231 circulations.  The kindergarteners in Sequoia checked out the most books of any class.  Tintin and Garfield are very popular at the moment and placed in both the top searches on Destiny Quest and the most checked out titles category.  It was a good month for communication with 5 blog posts and 25 tweets as we followed the Battle of the Kids' Books.  

Last week, MCDS alum Zio Ziegler painted a mural in the Dragon Room.  Those of us lucky enough to witness Zio at work were amazed by his skill and watched, fascinated, through the windows.  For everyone who didn't get a chance to see Zio at work and everyone who would like to watch it again, Kevin Schoenbohm made this video capturing the process.  Enjoy!