Summer Reading

After a long cold winter summer is finally just around the corner. Encouraging summer reading can be more difficult for some than others. However, it is essential to continue to fight the good fight. Consider these fun family activities centered on reading.

• Book-themed nights- After reading a book, plan to see the movie based of it or have a meal around it. For example, The Giver by Lois Lowery and The Maze Runner by James Dashner are coming to the movies soon.

• Listen to an Audio Book while driving or flying to your vacation destination. Audiobooks can now be downloaded through FCPS’s Axis360 or the public library.

• Let your child pick out a book that you have to read too and discuss the themes of the book and why it appeals to young adults

• Pick a theme and have everyone in the family read a book on that theme. This could be done with nonfiction and fiction.

• Check out graphic novels. If you haven’t tried a graphic novel yet, you should. There are some great graphic novels for young adults that are not your typical “comic book”. Try Smile by Raina Telegemeier or Anya’s Ghost by Vera Brosgol.

There is no such thing as a child who hates to read; there are only children who have not found the right book.

—Frank Serafini

Foreign Language project

Profile Penalty

Check out this video produced by Netsmartz on what to think about when creating your profile on social media sites.

Spring Book Fair

China Debate

China Debate

US. Historical Fiction trailers

If you are looking for a historical fiction book that matches are 8th grade history units, check out these trailers.  Many of these are student made so the quality varies.  However, for those that love video trailers, ENJOY!

New Arrivals

New Books

    Two boxes of brand new books arrived on Thursday afternoon.  I am delighted to say that by Friday afternoon almost all of the fiction had been checked out and even some of the nonfiction selections.  I can't wait to hear the students thoughts on the new titles.  Visit UMS OPAC (catalogue) to find some great books.