Gather 'Round . . .

for I am about to tell you a story! Or at least you can join us to read one. The NECC Book Review Club launched on Friday, July 14, 2006. Young adults gathered to pick out "soon to be published" books; as many as five at one time! We are expecting personal reviews to begin being posted in a matter of days. If you would like to gather more information about this group, email us at info@neccmillerton.org.

The Basics

If you enjoy reading and expressing your opinions, come join us. Partnering with Oblong Books, Jr., we have an assortment of "advance readers" copies of young adult books. Be the first in your community to turn the pages of upcoming publications! Then, after you have completed a book, post your review on this blog. Your review will not only be made available online and through the NECC website but Oblong Jr. will post them in their bookstore. You can borrow up to five books each month.

Don't enjoy writing? Prefer to express yourself artistically? Feel free to share your opinion any way you like. Make a diorama of your favorite scene, decorate a sidewalk square, or write a poem, whatever rocks your boat!

Our next meeting is scheduled for Friday, August 18 at 4PM at the North East Community Center located at 51 South Center Street in Millerton NY. Call 518-789-4259 or email us at info@neccmillerton.org to RSVP or simply get more information.

Current Members

If you are a current member, begin to post your reviews as soon as you're ready. If you've created something artistic, take a pic (or stop by the office so we can take one) and post it with a brief introduction to your work. If you have any questions or problems with this blog, let me know.

Look forward to hearing from you all!

Shonda Sheppard
Director of Programs