Nook will store several 9th grade textbooks at Gulfport High School this fall 2011.
Have you lifted your kid’s backpack lately? Ugh! When I first got my Nook, I commented to friends that I hoped schools went to eReaders one day. My son, Nathan, had back surgery to correct Congenital Kyphosis a few years ago. He’s doing well, but I’ve worried about the toll heavy books might take on him in years to come.
Well–guess what! Backpacks will get lighter at Gulfport High School this fall according to a report from WLOX. The school district has purchased 570 Nooks for the upcoming 9th grade class.
I purchased my Nook last year, and I love it. There are so many advantages to eReaders:
- Save gas–no need to drive to the bookstore.
- Order a book at home; arrives in seconds.
- Carry your library of hundreds of books anywhere.
- Save space–no need for bookshelves.
- Change font size to make reading easy on the eyes.
- Save money–ebooks are cheaper than hardcover and/or paperback books.
It made sense to me that schools of the future might place textbooks on eReaders–but, wow! I didn’t imagine our local high school (Gulfport, Mississippi) would embrace the new technology this fast.
I hope this proves to be a successful experiment so that other grades (and other schools) will enjoy the convenience of Nook books.
Tags: congenital kyphosis, Gulfport High School, Gulfport Mississippi, Nathan, Nook
I have been contacted by a loving, concerned parent whose son will have heart surgery to correct PAPVR (Partial Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return). She has three requests:
- Pray that Joshua will make it through.
- Pray that he will come out healthy and strong.
- Ask for others to pray, too.
Sending love and prayers your way!
I received a prayer request from Vicki concerning pulmonary hypertension. She says, “Please pray for Canaan. The doctors cannot figure out how to help him.”
Will do, Vicki. Both you and Canaan are on my heart tonight.
Tags: prayer
I received this prayer request last night:
My daughter Rosabela just turned 4 years old a few days ago. She went to have a procedure to fix the SVT (Supraventricular tachycardia), and that became unsuccessful. It was discovered that she has PAPVR (Partial Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return). We are awaiting final diagnosis. Please pray for her to be healed, and if surgery is needed, then for it to be quick and successful, the rehab is quick, and she is back to normal with her enormous energetic smile and character.
Oh, my sweet Lord. Can’t you just picture this darling girl? Yes, yes, yes…praying for your Rosabela.
Tags: PAPVR, Partial Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return, prayer, Supraventricular tachycardia, SVT
Right to Left: Karen Blakeney, Sandy Adams, Grace Booth, and Sandy Lemoine; Southern Christian Writers Conference
This past weekend, I traveled to Tuscaloosa, Alabama, for the 20th Annual Southern Christian Writers Conference. I attended several nice workshops and met some wonderful folks. It was truly a blessing.
I decided to enter my Parents magazine article, “Nathan’s Wonder Slide,” in the conference writing contest. On Saturday, I learned my entry won first place in the magazine category. Coincidentally, I made friends with a few of the other winners and happened to be sitting with them when the awards were announced.
Tuscaloosa is still recovering from the deadly tornado that struck on April 27th. Coming from South Mississippi, it’s easy to sympathize; we have experienced Hurricane Camille and Katrina. It was heartwarming to see volunteer organizations in town, including the two large Samaritan’s Purse trucks teeming with workers at our host church, First Baptist of Tuscaloosa. It would have been understandable if First Baptist had bowed out as host of the writers conference this year given all the work they are doing to help in their city’s restoration, but they took on both projects.
It was a great conference; I hope to return next year.
Tags: Hurricane Camille, Hurricane Katrina, Nathan's Wonder Slide, Parents Magazine, Samaritan's Purse, Southern Christian Writers Conference
