MHS Media Minutes
15 Reasons Why We're Grateful
November 2018
We'd also like to recognize Karen Kunkle for making the seasonal greeting card pictured right.
Thank you for reading!
Ms. Brawley & Ms. Stutts
#1 Our Students
#2 Our Co-Workers
We extend a special thanks to the staff members with whom we have collaborated over the past month, who have asked us to visit their classrooms, who have scheduled time in the library or whose students have checked out books for class or worked on a project in the Media Center: Agar, E. Akelman, Allen, Ballard, Bourke, Brading, R. Bustle, Clark, Greenwell, Gregg, Hanson, Harris, Holston, Keating, Ligh, Mastro, Mayfield, Nuss, Odom, Parkman, Peveler, Rowland, T. Smith, Trahan, Valentine, VanDyke, Waid, and Walls.
#3 Our Space
#4 Our Resources
#5 Our Books
#6 Reading Challenges
#7 Partnerships
#8 Magazines
- Consumer Reports
- MacLife
- National Geographic
- Oprah
- People
- People en Español (available in ClassLink through Flipster)
- Runner's World
- Sports Illustrated
- Time
- Wildlife in NC
If you borrow a periodical from the blue hanging displays, we ask that you return it in a timely manner. We also encourage any magazine suggestions.
Below are three of our newest titles!
#9 Library Link of the Month
#10 Veterans
We may forget sometimes, but America is the home of the free, because of the brave... And that freedom is what people continue to defend and fight for across the world and nation.
Below are a few young adult book lists about the experience of war on military personnel and their families.
#11 Diverse Authors & Characters
Unfortunately, the publishing industry is lagging behind in the low percentage of children's books written by and about people of color, which is why we need to inspire more students of color to tell their stories and eliminate the diversity gap. For more information, view the 2017 statistics.
Image Citation
Wray, Monique. "Diverse Books: What the World Needs Now." School Library Journal. MSI Information Services. November 2018.
#12 Refugees
Take a peek at the educational game linked below and pick up a book about individuals and families who have fled their homelands.
#13 Hispanic Heritage Month
Julia Reyes has never been the perfect Mexican daughter, not like her older sister, Olga, that is. And after 15 years of being compared to Olga, Julia still struggles with wanting a different life. Instead of working a boring job and never leaving Chicago, Julia dreams of attending college in New York and even becoming a writer. After Olga is accidentally killed crossing a busy street, Julia learns that Olga really wasn’t the perfect daughter. . . at all. Join Julia on her emotional quest to find out the truth in I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter.
#14 LGBT History Month
Image Citation
Rainbow Book. "Happy Pride Month!" by Horn Book. The Horn Book, WordPress, 6 June 2016, www.hbook.com/2016/06/blogs/out-of-the-box/happy-pride-month/.
#15 American Indian Heritage Month
Check out the link of recommended books, geared for all ages, and learn more about the Cherokee tradition of creating pine needle baskets.
Contact Your SLMCs!
Call, email, or see us with any questions or requests!
Kristi Brawley - 704-658-2589
Our Mission: Providing personalized learning environments and offering equitable access to resources to ensure a well-rounded education for every student.
Email: mhsslmc@mgsd.k12.nc.us
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