On Tuesday, April 7, author Blue Balliett, will visit OMS to give a presentation to students in grades 3-5 about her career and her newest book. If students would like to order a personalized autographed copy of one of Ms. Balliett's books, they can do so by turning in an order form to the LMC by April 7. Ms. Balliett's new book, Pieces and Players, is available as a hardcover book,. Two of her other novels, Hold Fast and Danger Box, can be ordered as paperbacks. After the date of the presentation, there will be a limited supply of autographed (but not personalized) books available for purchase until Tuesday, April 14. Book order forms can be picked up in the LMC or downloaded as a PDF from this site.
There is a special opportunity to meet Ms. Balliett in person and get a chance to win a copy of her new book. Any student who has finished reading or is currently reading a Blue Balliett novel can pick up a contest form in the LMC. We just ask students to write a question for Ms. Balliett that may be asked during the author presentation. The LMC staff will choose a name from the participating students to decide who will win the copy of Pieces and Players. Please see Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Watanuki, or Mrs. Nelson with any questions about this contest.
