FHS Library News February '20
E. Frank Bayer, LMS
Welcome Back!
Spring is coming!! Get in the mood with one of our exciting new books.
A Constellation of Roses by Miranda Asebedo
Trix McCabe is aimless, rootless and on the run. Should she do jail time or live with her long lost family in Kansas? Trix doesn't intend to stay for long, but there is something in her aunt's delicious baked pies that forces her to take a second look, and give herself a second chance.
The Education of an Idealist by Samantha Power
Samantha Power, a Pulitzer Prize winning writer, traces her journey, from a poor immigrant from Dublin to a war correspondent in Bosnia, who became the US Ambassador to the United Nations. A powerful memoir which shows how one person can make a difference.
How to Raise a Reader by Pamela Paul
Great advice for finding the right book at the right time. Includes lists of popular books, hints to get both your children and our students to fall into reading.
Now is the Time to Plan for Summer!
Do you like to travel? Do you want to earn credit?
There's still time to apply to the NEH Summer Institute. Classes take place on different college campuses across the country. DEADLINE TO APPLY is MARCH 1, 2020
The Guilder Lehrman Institute for American History has extended it's deadline until MARCH 7, 2020. More time to apply. A little closer to home, but great information and stimulating documents, consider applying to the Library of Congress Week Long Summer Institute. Programs for science and humanities teachers. Apply by MARCH 23, 2020.
Follow These Newsletters for Creative Teaching Ideas
NPR ED Newsletter
NPR has many teen relevant articles. The lead story this month Teens Talk About Guns in a Post Parkland World.
If you are interested in creating podcasts with your students, check out the NPR Curriculum Guide for Teaching Podcasting.
SNAP-ED Education
If you are interested in love, check out the Valentine's Day recipes. Subscribe to the SNAP-ED Connection newsletter. Valentine's Day recipes include Pink Party Salad and Fudgy Fruit.
Smithsonian Teacher
Each Monday Tween Tribune prepares a weekly newsletter containing topical articles and newsletters, each one on a variety of lexile letters . This week the lead story is Sweetheart Treats Will Not be Available This Valentine's Day. Right now you can nominate and/or apply for the Presidential Award for Teachers in Math and Science. Nomination deadline is March 1, 2020.