James Robert âBobbyâ Cooper passed away peacefully the morning of Jan. 29, 2021, at his home in Key West, Florida. Born on May 4, 1934, in Fitzgerald, Georgia to Virginia âGinnyâ Brown and Leo Mercier, he moved to Key West with his mother and sister Betty in 1946 at the age of 12.
Bobby attended Key West High School and graduated in 1952. He was a star athlete for both football and basketball. Rightfully dubbed âSuper Cooper,â he was the first person in Conch basketball history to shoot the then unimaginable 30-point game by a single player, a record he held for many years. He was a consummate supporter of Conch Pride, he sponsored athletes and tournaments alike, bringing competition and accolades to his island home.
2021 Spring Preview: Kids’ books
This season’s books for children – from babies to teens – feature big-name authors and illustrators, anticipated debuts, and a fluffle of bunnies.
PICTURE BOOKS
The Rock from the Sky
Jon Klassen
Candlewick Press/Penguin Random House Canada, April
Jon Klassen is back – not that he really went away. It’s just that it’s been four years since he released his last solo work, the final book in his bestselling Hat trilogy. (
This Is Not My Hat was the first book to receive both the Caldecott and the Kate Greenaway medals.) Since then, he’s only done collaborations, illustrating books with his friend and author Mac Barnett among others. Recent standouts include the chapter book
Read Christmas âStorywalkâ
Looking to get outside for a walk during winter break? The Dallas Public Library, Dallas Downtown Association and local businesses are teaming to feature a kidâs Christmas âStorywalkâ in downtown Dallas throughout December. Participants are invited to walk through downtown Dallas reading the illustrated pages of âMerry Christmas, Squirrels!â by Nancy Rose.
The story will be posted on windows of downtown businesses.
The Dallas Library will provide maps of the business windows featuring each numbered page of the book. Get the maps at the library through their curbside service. Just pull up to the library entrance off Jefferson Street and call the curbside number posted on the book drop.