It's Banned Books Week!

"What!?!  The library is banning books?"
No.  Quite the opposite.  Banned Books week is a celebration of your right to read.  Every year, the American Library Association collects the titles of the most challenged books across the country in an effort to promote that we defend your freedom to read.
So check out a banned book today!

Pick of the Week- American Born Chinese

This week, my pick is American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang.  This is a coming of age graphicnovel about Jin, Chinese-American who runs from his ethnicity.  But through a meaningful friendship, he comes to embrace his culture.  Yang artfully weaves together three stories and cleverly uses allegories to illustrate Jin's internal conflict.  American Born Chinese has won many awards and is an instant classic.  

Summer Reading update

This year, students have the option to do their summer reading assignment digitally.  Please note, that students who do a digital project cannot participate in the voting/competition for the Kindle or other prizes.

To submit your digital project:
1. Name your file: homeroom_lastname
2. Go to http://dropitto.me/msyanusk
3. Enter the password: gorams
4. Upload your document
5. Go to http://goo.gl/forms/ttH7rOhjJS to submit a weblink (for Prezi, Glogster, etc.) and to confirm your submission.

If you have any questions, see Ms. Y in the library.

Welcome Back!

Welcome back to the 2015-16 school year!  Please be patient until September 21 as we get the library up and running.  The library will be open for after school and for lunch starting then.

In the meantime, don't forget summer reading is due September 15!

Summer Reading is back!

The STRHS Summer Reading program is back!  This unique program where students can choose their own age appropriate book to read over the summer.  There is a required project that goes along with this book.  Students may make a billboard or digital presentation promoting the book to other readers.  The full details of the assignment can be found below.

Happy Reading!

Summer Reading Assignment 2015

Pick of the Week- Doll Bones

is Doll Bones by Holly Black.  The title and cover of this book is a little deceiving; it looks like it might be a little scary.  In fact, this is a great story about three friends Zach, Alice, and Poppy, who love to make up stories around their action figures, but are starting to grow out of "playing with dolls."  The story of the doll bones takes a back seat to the bonds of friendship that are strengthened as they try to solve a mystery around a precious doll they think is haunted.  People of all ages will love this charming tale filled with adventure and camaraderie.

STRHS Literary Magazine

Hot off the presses! The 2014-15 edition of the literary magazine, The Probe, was released today.  It features poetry and short fiction from the work of STRHS students.  This eclectic mix of genre makes for a fascinating read.  Come pick up a copy in the library today!