Laker Library News
September 2018
What's New in Library Land
In this issue...
- Free K-12 online databases
- Banned Books Week
- What's trending: Verse novels
- New fiction and nonfiction titles
- Reading Raffle
- Laker Literacy Lab
- Library Advocacy Corner: Ted Talk "What to Expect from Libraries in the 21-st Century"
What is it?
Banned Books Week celebrates the freedom to read by encouraging readers to read books that have been challenged or removed from library shelves. Celebrate your freedom to read! Click on the title link for more information about Banned Books Week, a list of banned/challenged books, and what you can do to promote an appreciation for ALL books.
Verse Novels
Fast-paced, non-boring books for a quick read
Verse novels, or novels in verse, are in high demand among YA readers, and authors and libraries are meeting the demand. Last year, NTHS library expanded its verse novel collection significantly to include verse novels that appeal to diverse readers. If you have never read a verse novel, visit the library and check one out today!
Long Way Down
Great hook book for male YA readers!
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22552026-long-way-down?ac=1&from_search=true
Brown Girl Dreaming
This is a great book for historical fiction fans!
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20821284-brown-girl-dreaming?ac=1&from_search=true
To Stay Alive: Mary Ann Graves and the Tragic Story of the Donner Party
A book club favorite
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/28588034-to-stay-alive?ac=1&from_search=true
New YA Fiction and Nonfictoin Titles!
YA Realistic Fiction
YA Historical Fiction Verse Novel
Laker Literacy Lab
The library is now equipped with a literacy lab available for literacy workshops, book talks and tastings, meetings, and literacy instruction. In addition to instructional use, students may use this space for independent and/or group study. The lab contains:
two large flat screen monitors with Googlecast, AppleTV, Mac Computers, printers, rolling whiteboards, and supplies.
Library Advocacy Corner
https://youtu.be/fa6ERdxyYdo