The Kranz Book Buzz
A Newsletter of the Kranz Library (Issued Once a 9 Weeks)
Volume 2021-2022, Issue 2
Welcome back to campus!
The KJHS Library would like to welcome all students, faculty, and staff members back to campus after being out for Thanksgiving Break, November 22nd-26th, 2021. We look forward to finishing the first half of this school year.
"Disguise a Turkey" Activity Comes to the Kranz Library
Many students, faculty, and staff members took the opportunity to disguise a turkey in order to help our feathered friend evade being made into the highlight of the traditional Thanksgiving meal. Turkeys were accepted and displayed around the library's circulation desk until November 30th. Check out the picture below to see some of our submissions.
It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas...in the Kranz Library
The KJHS Circulation Desk Christmas Tree
Our festive tabletop Christmas tree sits on the circulation desk of the KJHS Library.
Holiday Themed Book Display
Be sure you stop by to check out a variety of holiday themed offerings from our holiday inspired book display.
Wintertime's KJHS Library Mascot
Our new little friend hangs out on one of the library carts and vows to stay until the weather gets warmer.
Your Next Read...
From award-winning and bestselling author, Jewell Parker Rhodes comes a powerful coming-of-age story about two brothers, one who presents as white, the other as black, and the complex ways in which they are forced to navigate the world, all while training for a fencing competition.
Donte wishes he were invisible. As one of the few black boys at Middlefield Prep, he feels as if he is constantly swimming in whiteness. Most of the students don't look like him. They don't like him either. Dubbed the "Black Brother," Donte's teachers and classmates make it clear they wish he were more like his lighter skinned brother, Trey. Quiet, obedient.
When an incident with "King" Alan leads to Donte's arrest and suspension, he knows the only way to get even is to beat the king of the school at his own game: fencing. With the help of a former Olympic fencer, Donte embarks on a journey to carve out a spot on Middlefield Prep's fencing team and maybe learn something about himself along the way.
Donte wishes he were invisible. As one of the few black boys at Middlefield Prep, he feels as if he is constantly swimming in whiteness. Most of the students don't look like him. They don't like him either. Dubbed the "Black Brother," Donte's teachers and classmates make it clear they wish he were more like his lighter skinned brother, Trey. Quiet, obedient.
When an incident with "King" Alan leads to Donte's arrest and suspension, he knows the only way to get even is to beat the king of the school at his own game: fencing. With the help of a former Olympic fencer, Donte embarks on a journey to carve out a spot on Middlefield Prep's fencing team and maybe learn something about himself along the way.
Source: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/51942425-black-brother-black-brother
DISD School Board 2021-2022 Book Dedications at the KJHS Library
Black Brother Black Brother
We appreciate our DISD School Board!!!
This Light Between Us
DISD's Christmas/Holiday Break is December 20th-January 4th
Make sure you check out some books to keep you company over the break. Have a safe and joyous holiday season!
Eugene Kranz Junior High School Library
Email: dmarcantel@dickinsonisd.org
Website: destiny.dickinsonisd.org
Location: 12850 Farm to Market Road 3436, Dickinson, TX, USA
Phone: 281-309-3600