September 2015 – Granite Media

The Forget-Me-Not Summer

Written by Leila Howland

Poster: OverDrive Enjoy Clouds (Blue)

September 29, 2015 September 29, 2015 / Library Promotional Materials, Library Staff Resources / 2 Comments

For more information and help on accessing Granite’s OverDrive Digital Library, please visit http://www.graniteschools.org/edtech/overdrive.

Poster: OverDrive Audiobooks Borrow Listen Love (Green)

September 29, 2015 September 29, 2015 / Library Promotional Materials, Library Staff Resources / Leave a Comment

For more information and help on accessing Granite’s OverDrive Digital Library, please visit http://www.graniteschools.org/edtech/overdrive.

Use Your Imagination

September 29, 2015 September 29, 2015 / Best New Books, Best Picture Books, Book Reviews, Picture Books / 8 Comments

(but be careful what you wish for!) Written by Nicola O’Byrne

Bird & Diz

September 29, 2015 September 29, 2015 / Book Reviews, Elem. Nonfiction, Picture Books / Leave a Comment

Written by Gary Golio, Illustrated by Ed Young

Fatal Fever: Tracking Down Typhoid Mary

September 28, 2015 January 27, 2016 / Best Children's Nonfiction, Best New Books, Best YA Nonfiction, Book Reviews, Elem. Nonfiction, Jr. High Nonfiction, Sr. High Nonfiction / 1 Comment

Written by Gail Jarrow

Stick

September 25, 2015 September 29, 2015 / Best New Books, Best YA Fiction, Book Reviews, Sr. High Fiction / Leave a Comment

Written by Michael Harmon

Goodbye Stranger

September 21, 2015 September 21, 2015 / Book Reviews, Jr. High Fiction, Sr. High Fiction / Leave a Comment

Written by Rebecca Stead

Waiting

September 21, 2015 February 18, 2016 / Best New Books, Best Picture Books, Book Reviews, Picture Books / 32 Comments

By Kevin Henkes

Featured Resource: Brainfuse HelpNow

September 15, 2015 September 14, 2015 / Library Staff Resources, Resources for Students and Teachers / Leave a Comment

Brainfuse HelpNow provides online live tutoring, homework help, and test preparation for K-12 students and adult learners. It is a new service provided to Granite students and community members via Salt Lake County Library Services.

Teresa on The Fountains of Silence: “I was intrigued by the cover of this book but wasn't sure I would like it, so thank you for…” Nov 14, 12:23

LORI on Can I Touch Your Hair?: “I did not care for this book. It highlighted racism and cruelty. Yes, it had a nice ending, but…” Nov 8, 14:12

Marci Bishop on The Astronaut Who Painted the Moon: “I was glad to see that the author included some of Bean's paintings too (I would have liked more!).…” Oct 9, 18:35

Marci Bishop on Carl and the Meaning of Life: “Terrie's review is spot-on, as usual. I loved this picture book and the idea that Carl might live underground…” Oct 9, 18:28

Ellen Cardwell on The Year We Fell From Space: “This one looks fantastic, my daughter will love it. Need to find some for my son, looking for recommendations. I…” Oct 1, 10:09

Month: September 2015