The Small Virtual Library
October 2021
Happy Halloween! October 31st
Learn more about the history of Halloween!
Click on the scene above to take you to the interactive version. Click on items in the scene to learn more about Halloween!
¡Feliz Día de los Muertos! 1 de noviembre
Interactive ofrenda!!
Click on the bitmoji ofrenda above to access the interactive version. Each item in the scene will tell you more about Dia de los Muertos, books, or other aspects of the holiday!
(You must be logged in to the Portal to view some links.)
Scholastic E-Wallet
E- Wallet is a great way to make cashless purchases at the book fair! The new e-wallet allows you to create an account and then share it with family and friends if they would like to contribute!
Set up and manage funds from 10/4/21 - 10/29/21
Scholastic Online
Online shopping also helps us reach our fundraising goals and is open 10/25 - 11/7
Shop the Scholastic Store Online for an expanded selection of exclusives, new releases, value packs, and more. All orders ship home and book-only orders over $25 ship free.
If you received an email from APL about your student's library card-
AISD parents/guardians who registered their child for the 2021-2022 school year had the option to opt in for an APL Student Library Card. Students whose parents opted in will be registered for a card.
An email was sent to the primary email address you provided when you registered your student. The email includes the card numbers for the new accounts, and the accounts renewed as well as the password for the account. The physical cards will be printed at the end of October and then delivered to AISD.
More information from the Austin Public Library can be found here.
Welcome!
Important info about each Smore:
- Each book cover will link to a video book trailer or book review so be sure to click on them!
- I will also list where you can access each book under each cover.
Need something? Contact me via email, in Blend, or stop by the library!
Can't find a book you're looking for? You can request books (use the button at the bottom of the Smore) to be added to Sora, our online library.
This month's horror book recommendations:
All Hallows' Eve- 13 Stories Available on MackinVia | La Llorona The Weeping Woman Available on MackinVia | Benjamin Franklinstein Lives!Available in MackinVia |
A Fit of Shivers: Tales for Late at Night Available in the library | Paola Santiago and the River of Tears Available on Sora and in the library | Shadow House: No Way Out Available in the library |
Bad Taste in BoysAvailable on MackinVia | Los Ojos de Plata Disponible en Sora | The Faceless Ghost and Other macabre Tales from Japan Available on MackinVia and in the library |
Fantasmas. Espectros, y Otros Trapos Sucios Disponible en Sora | Took Available on Sora and in the library | El extraño caso del Dr. Jekyll y Mr. Hyde Disponisble en MackinVia |
Blood in the Library Available on MackinVia | Historias de Miedo para Contar en la Oscuridad Disponible en Sora | Frankenstein Available on Sora and in the library |
Scary Stories the Complete Set Available on Sora and in the library | The Silver Eyes Available on Sora | Don't Turn Out the Lights: A Tribute to Alvin Schwartz's Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark Available in the library and on Sora |
Here are some videos to help you get started:
MackinVia
More Ideas for WHAT to read below:
2021 Lone Star Book List
Click the Lone Star logo to see the entire Lone Star Book List.
The Lone Star Reading List is developed by public and school librarians from the Young Adult Round Table. The purpose of the list is to encourage students in grades 6, 7, or 8 to explore a variety of current books.
Want an eBook we don't have on one of our online platforms? Click the button above to request it!
Help complete our October stickerboard mural below!