Pick of the week Summer Reading Programme – June 29 to August 15

“Read to the Rhythm”

Pick up a reading log starting on June 29 and log the books that you read for each level. Prizes will be given for completing a level and you earn a raffle for the grand prize draw if you complete the whole reading programme.

Daily activities will include scavenger hunts, movie days, cooking, crime scene investigation and much more. Sign up for this rocking, summer adventure. Registration started on June 1. For more information, visit our website www.bnl.bm or call 295-0487.

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Dillon, Leo & Diane. Rao A Tap Tap: Here’s Bojangles – Think of that! New York: Scholastic, Inc., 2002. P/DIL

In toe-tapping verse and joyful paintings, Caldecott Medalists Leo and Diane Dillon celebrate the spirit and exuberance of a legendary dancer who brings music and happiness to everyone he meets. Clap your hands and tip your hat as the astonishing “Mr. Bojangles” gracefully leaps across each page and wins the hearts of people everywhere.

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Top 101 musicians. New York: Rosen Educational Services, c2014. 920/T

Although the 101 musicians profiled in this volume represent a variety of backgrounds, styles, genres, and eras, all have overcome personal and professional challenges to produce some of the world’s most enduring and influential pieces.

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Ritter, John H. Under The Baseball Moon. New York: Philomel Books, c2006. YA/RIT

This book is a brilliant blend of music, softball, and friends that capture the heart and soul of any reader who marches – or skateboards – to a different drummer.