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Monday, March 30, 2015

Pick of the Week- Boxers

is Boxers and Saints by Gene Luen Yang.  This historical fiction graphic novel tells the story of two young people in the middle of a tumultuous time in Chinese history- the Boxer rebellion.  One of the two fight to hold on to traditional Chinese ways, the other has been converted to Christianity and embraces reform.  These two live weave together with tragic consequences.

Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Pick of the Week- Wonder


is Wonder by R.J. Palacio.  It is a heart warming story of a boy born with a facial abnormality who starts attending school for the first time in the 5th grade.  People of all ages will enjoy following August's journey through his eyes and the eyes of his friends and family.

Tuesday, March 10, 2015

Steampunk

The advanced art class made some spectacular steampunk sculptures for their final projects last semester.  Check out the display in the gym hallway and read a book from the genre!