Ridley High School Library
October, 2018: News & New Books!
OCTOBER'S LIBRARY USAGE
Classes Using the Library: 60
Booktalks & Research Lessons: 7
Total Book & Audiobook Check-Outs: 214
Total SORA eBook Check-Outs: 76
Research projects for 12th Grade English (College Prep) are now underway!
The library is freshly stocked with new books to support research on current and controversial topics, including these complete sets:
- Analyzing the Issues (12-book series)
- Bearing Witness (13-book series)
- Careers in Health Care (13-book series)
- Human Rights in Focus (6-book series)
- The Prison System (9-book series)
- Rebels with a Cause (9-book series)
From the Bookshelf to the Big Screen!
Beautiful Boy (10/12/2018) based on books by David Sheff and Nic Sheff
Combining elements of books by both David and Nic Sheff, Beautiful Boy portrays how Nic, a varsity athlete and honor student, became addicted to methamphetamines and follows the impact of his addiction on his family.
The Hate U Give (10/19/2018) based on the book by Angie Thomas
After witnessing her friend's death at the hands of a police officer, Starr Carter's life is complicated when the police and a local drug lord try to intimidate her in an effort to learn what happened the night Kahlil died.
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Phone: 610.534.1900 (1223)
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