Ink & Imagination
Literary Adventures, Library Insights & Resourceful Reads
Hello,
As we step into April, we're excited to kick off the month with our highly anticipated Career Day! This event offers our students a fantastic opportunity to explore various career paths and learn about the diverse range of professions available to them. Our library will be a hub of inspiration, with shelves filled with books showcasing different careers, from astronauts to zoologists. Encourage your child to dive into these resources and ignite their curiosity about the world of work.
In addition to Career Day, April is also National Poetry Month! Poetry has a unique ability to capture emotions, experiences, and perspectives in beautiful and profound ways. We invite our students to immerse themselves in the world of poetry, whether by reading a collection of poems or trying their hand at writing their own verses. Poetry provides a creative outlet for self-expression and a gateway to exploring language and imagery.
Have a wonderful month,
Sarah Lill & Valerie Cohen
Question of the Month 🤔
What skills are most important for success in any career?
March Madness Book Battle Winners 🏀
March Madness Book Battle champion crowned! 📚🏆 Over 2,000 votes cast in the thrilling three-week showdown, culminating in a gripping victory for 'One of Us is Lying' by Karen McManus. All contenders, were checked out on SORA and in the library! Competition was fierce as readers rallied for their favorites. Congratulations to all participants and winners who joined the literary frenzy, claiming prizes each week. I'm incredibly proud of our readers' enthusiasm and passion for books! Until next year's showdown, happy reading!
Battle of the Books 👊
Congratulations to our Battle of the Books champions, Zainab, Alexis, and Saranshi! 🏆📚 After four intense rounds, the competition culminated in a thrilling tie, leading to a final showdown against last year's winners. Fueled by pizza and root beer floats, these brilliant minds showcased their unrivaled knowledge of our award-winning books in an unforgettable display of teamwork and determination. With over 65 students participating, it was a competition to remember, filled with excitement and teamwork!
Fun in the Library 😀
Engaged minds unraveling history's mysteries! 🕵️♂️🔍 Students in Mrs. Balmes' and Mr. Mazzuca's classes dive deep into a CSI investigation of Lincoln's Assassination. From research to determining innocence and guilt, their determination shines through as they uncover fascinating facts about this pivotal moment in history. Learning has never been more captivating!
Novels in Verse 📝
Dive into a world of poetic adventure! Books in verse offer a thrilling and unique reading experience, packed with emotion, imagery, and rhythm. Each page is a journey through vivid storytelling, making the narrative come alive in an unforgettable way. Find these inspiring reads at the MSN library and on SORA.
"Poet X" by Elizabeth Acevedo
New York Times-bestselling novel-in-verse by an award-winning slam poet, about an Afro-Latina heroine who tells her story with blazing words and powerful truth.
"Starfish" by Lisa Flipps
A Printz Honor and Rebecca Caudill award winning title.
Ellie is tired of being fat-shamed and does something about it in this poignant debut novel-in-verse.
"Other Words for Home" by Jasmine Warga
New York Times bestseller and Newbery Honor Book!
A gorgeously written, hopeful middle grade novel in verse about a young girl who must leave Syria to move to the United States.
Teacher Activities ✍🏻
Dive into April Teacher Activity Ideas! From poetry workshops to Earth Day initiatives, and exciting ideas for Drop Everything and Read Day, this slideshow has engaging activities to inspire and celebrate learning.
Community Connections 🏣
Resources Available to You 💻
Scholastic Go Database
1. Visit Scholastic Go
2. Type in our school library card #- 21122003450480
3. Use your research question and claim to pick out keywords to start your research.
4. Skim and scan to find evidence to support your research.
How To Read eBooks & Listen to Audiobooks
You have not one, but two libraries supplying you with ebooks and audiobooks when you use Sora. Take books along as you commute, exercise, or travel.
- Log in with your school Google account.
- Check out up to 2 ebooks or audiobooks per month.
- Click Add a Library to access the collection at CMPL.