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New Books
Another batch of books has arrived! Here are my “must read” picks from this batch of books.
Dread Nation by Justina Ireland
Zombies + Civil War + Racial injustice= A must read for Me!
Space Opera by Catherynne M. Valente
All sentient species gather to compete in the Metagalactic Grand Prix, a grand tournament that determines which intelligent life forms get to survive. This year is Earth’s first competition, and they are sending the band Decibel Jones and the Absolute Zeros to determine the fate of human beings.
An Absolutely Remarkable Thing by Hank Green
The main character discovers a giant transformer type statue, she makes a viral video about it naming the giant statue Carl. Things get weird when “Carls” show up in dozens of cities around the world. I love Hank Green’s videos, so I am hoping this book lives up to the hype!
And the Ocean was Our Sky by Patrick Ness
An illustrated retelling of Moby Dick…from the whales point of view.
The Port Chicago Fifty by Steve Sheinkin
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I asked my Navy veteran husband if he had ever hear of the Port Chicago 50, and he admitted he had never heard of them. During World War II only black sailors were charged with the duty of loading ammunition on ships. When there was a huge explosion that killed over 300 sailors it was not highly publicized because most of the victims were black. When working conditions remained the same, 50 sailors refused to return to work and were charged with mutiny.
This was a fascinating, but frustrating read. A great book about civil rights heroes that are infrequently remembered.
Ofrenda in the Media Center
This year the Spanish Directed Study students created a Dia de los Muertos/D
ay of the Dead Ofrenda in the Media Center. The students decided to dedicate their Ofrenda to the Students and Staff from Stoneman Douglas High School that tragically lost their lives on February 14th, 2018.
ay of the Dead Ofrenda in the Media Center. The students decided to dedicate their Ofrenda to the Students and Staff from Stoneman Douglas High School that tragically lost their lives on February 14th, 2018.The students that created the Ofrenda are in their 5th year of studying Spanish. They have learned about Dia de los Muertos since Spanish 1. In the upper levels they do a thorough investigation/study of the this holiday and its traditions. They were excited to do this and are proud of their Ofrenda.
If you have time please stop by.
On Thursday and Friday (November 1-2) of this week there will be 2-3 students in the Media Center every hour to answer any questions.
Quotes for Media Center
We have a blank space for some new inspiration! The long white space in the media center (pictured above) will be filled with inspirational quotes and words of wisdom, similar to the picture below. We need your help to find those quotes and words of wisdom.
Please submit suggestions using this Google form: https://goo.gl/forms/OeSpjqrTDc1Csnzw2
or use the suggestion box in the media center. Ideas must be submitted by Friday, October 19th. Students, Staff, and groups are encouraged to make suggestions.
Questions? See Mrs. Alward in the media center.
New Arrivals!
I love new books! Here are some of the titles on my reading list.
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Waste of Space by Gina Damico. Ten teens think they are trapped on a spaceship for a reality TV show….but they are really just in a warehouse.
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Dry by Neal & Jarrod Shusterman. What happens when we run out of water?
UPDATE: This book is a winner! It made me thirsty just reading it. Terrifying because I could imagine it happening!
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Bull by David Elliot. A verse novel retelling of the story of Theseus and the Minotaur.
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Moxie by Jennifer Mathieu. Punk rock girl starts girl revolution.
Banned Books Week September 23-29
Libraries fight for the freedom to read books that represent all points of view, even unpopular ones. Books highlighted during the week have been banned or challenged in schools or libraries. The goal of the week is to bring attention to the problem of censorship. Check out the display of banned books in the school library. The challenged titles may surprise you!
Game On!
Game On!, an after school game club, will start on Wednesday, October 3rd. Come to the Media Center on Wednesdays from 2:20-3:50 for all types of gaming fun. Game On! will feature new and classic board, card, and video games. Students must be in the media center by 2:20 and remain there until 3:50. If you have any questions, ask in the library.
American Street by Ibi Zoboi
Fabiola Toussant, the main character in American Street by Ibi Zoboi, is a 16 year old Haitian immigrant who is separated from her mother and is struggling to adjust to life in the United States with her aunt and cousins. This book is set in West Detroit, and many of the places mentioned in the book are real places. The Aunt’s house is located on the corner of American St. and Joy road. I used Google Maps to get a picture of that corner, and it fits the description in the book. Fabiola is faced with difficult choices and circumstances, and the tone of the book is quite dark. However, it was interesting to read a description of life in Detroit from the perspective of someone that moved here from a poverty stricken island. You might be surprised by which she preferred.
EFHS Media Center Information
Media Specialist: Nichole Alward (alwardn@dearbornschools.org)
Media Secretary: Irene Mahar
Media Center Hours
Monday: 7:10-2:25 (Closed A Lunch 10:48-11:18)
Tuesday: 7:20-2:15 (Closed B Lunch 11:45-12:45)
Wednesday: 7:10-3:25 (Open Both Lunches)
Thursday: 7:20-2:15 (Closed B Lunch 11:45-12:45)
Friday: 7:10-3:25 (Open Both Lunches)
Library Policies
Books may be checked out for two weeks. After two weeks they must be returned or renewed. Overdue books will result in a 10 cents a day fine.
All students entering the media center without a teacher must sign in. Students visiting to the library during class time must have a pass from their teacher.
