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The Wimpy Kid series of books has proved to be a durable favorite with tweens. Last year's movie based on the first book was a quiet success--no Oscars, but good solid returns--now the second film Diary of a Wimpy Kid--Roderick Rules will be released as a film on March 25. According to a Publishers Weekly report, the books themselves will be available in tie-in versions soon. Libraries that keep tabs on what the local movie houses are showing may be able to offer events based on the Wimpy Kids titles. At the very least they can put a link to the movie on their website and be sure some of the new titles are posed in high visibility spots in the library. With very few objections from parents or other adults, this series is a winner for libraries, so let people know they don't have to spend money on the books--they can find them at their local library.