Deadline
Ben Wolf has big things planned for his senior year. Had big things planned. Now what he has is some very bad news and only one year left to make his mark on the world. How can a pint-sized, smart-ass seventeen-year-old do anything significant in the nowheresville of Trout, Idaho?
First, Ben makes sure that no one else knows what is going on—not his superstar quarterback brother, Cody, not his parents, not his coach, no one. Next, he decides to become the best 127-pound football player Trout High has ever seen; to give his close-minded civics teacher a daily migraine; and to help the local drunk clean up his act. And then there's Dallas Suzuki. Amazingly perfect, fascinating Dallas Suzuki, who may or may not give Ben the time of day. Really, she's first on the list. Living with a secret isn't easy, though, and Ben's resolve begins to crumble, especially when he realizes that he isn't the only person in Trout with secrets.
2010 Ohio Letters About Literature Contest Results
The Ohio 2010 Letters About Literature judging is complete.
Winter & Holiday Stories for Children by Ohio Authors
Enjoy the winter holidays by sharing stories with your children. Find the following seasonal books by Ohio authors at your local library or bookstore.
Fleming, Denise. The First Day of Winter
An Interview with Dr. Carolyn S. Brodie
2009 Ohio Advocate of Literacy Award Winner
The 25th Annual Virginia Hamilton Conference
Dr. Carolyn S. Brodie, Director
An Interview with Judith Mansour-Thomas, Executive Director of The Lit: Cleveland's Literary Center
2009 Winner Ohio Advocate of Literary Arts Award
Ohio Advocates of Literacy and the Literary Arts Award Winners Announced
The LIT and the Virginia Hamilton Conference have been awarded the Ohio Center for the Book at Cleveland Public Library's Ohio Advocates of Literacy and the Literary Arts Awards.
An Interview with Brad Meltzer
The Ohio Center for the Book interviewed Brad Meltzer about his newest novel, The Book of Lies, influenced by the life of Cleveland Ohio native Jerry Siegel, the creator of Superman. Meltzer is a #1 bestselling author of The Tenth Justice, Dead Even, The First Counsel, The Millionaires, and The Zero Game. He will discuss and sign The Book of Lies on Wednesday, September 10th at 7 p.m.
Angela Johnson, Ohio's Featured Author at the National Book Festival
The Ohio Center for the Book is proud to feature Children’s Author Angela Johnson at the 2008 National Book Festival. One of the most prolific and celebrated American children’s authors, Angela Johnson has written over 40 books for youth of all ages.
The International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award
The Cleveland Public Library participates in The International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award by nominating up to three novels each year for the Award. Nominations are made by 115 libraries in capital and major cities in 38 countries throughout the world.


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