Secrets of a Fangirl
Written by Erin Dionne
Month: August 2020
William Shakespeare’s The Tempest
Retold by Georghia Ellinas, Illustrated by Jane Ray I am not familiar with Shakespeare’s The Tempest in its original form, so this review is from that perspective. As a picture book this is a complex story with a lot of characters, told in first person by the magic sprite Ariel. She tells of her imprisonment …
The Prom (a novel)
Written by Saundra Mitchell with Bob Martin, Chad Beguelin, and Matthew Sklar The Prom is based on the Broadway hit musical. Set in Edgewater, Indiana, the story centers around Emma, a YouTuber who has a secret girlfriend, Alyssa Greene. Emma decides she wants to go to prom, but the PTA decides that only straight couples …
Who Did It First? 50 Politicians, Activists, and Entrepreneurs Who Revolutionized the World
Who Did It First? (Volume 2) Written by Jay Leslie, Illustrated by Nneka Myers
Your Brain Needs A Hug
Life, Love, Mental Health, and Sandwiches Written and Illustrated by Rae Earl Rae Earl is an author and broadcaster. As a teen and a young adult, she had to deal with some mental health issues that she realizes that many teens need help to deal with. In this book she offers practical advice, a plea …
Plants (Nature All Around)
Written by Pamela Hickman, Illustrated by Carolyn Gavin Surprisingly, I quite often have students ask me for a book on plants and flowers. I have had a hard time finding suitable books that are both informative and easy to read. I think this book checks those boxes. It is simply laid out with large titles, …
Library Staff Tip Videos: Holds in Destiny
This is a test run of a new series: casual videos for school library staff on Destiny and other library topics. These first videos show how students and teachers can log into Destiny to search and place holds on items, and how library staff can manage holds in Destiny. How Students Place Holds on Items …
Go With The Flow
Written by Lily Williams & Karen Schneemann, Illustrated by Lily Williams Four sophomore girls try to navigate life at a school that cares more about sports than listening to girls. The feminine product machines are always empty, and bullies are merciless. Together they will learn to navigate high school and the perils (and humor) of …
