The Ridley High School Library provides access to journal articles and inter-library loans!

Just stop by the library (or send an email to apickett@ridleysd.org) to let me know about your topic, and I'll help you locate all of the resources you need!

What are "Shelf Talkers"? Shelf Talkers are a way for Ms. Pickett to customize book recommendations, favorite quotes, trivia, and other thoughts that will be of interest to Ridley High School's readers!

Where can I find Shelf Talkers in Sora? Shelf Talkers will appear in the title details page in Sora when readers click on a title.

There are Shelf Talkers for the following areas:

• Recommendations to share Ms. Pickett's favorite books
• Favorite quotes to highlight memorable lines
• Trivia to feature fun facts about titles and authors
• Thoughts to spotlight new titles and promote programs like the Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award

Keep an eye out for new Shelf Talkers the next time you are browsing Sora for a good book!

During the 2024-2025 school year, newly registered students will receive their very own copy of the graphic novel New Kid, written and illustrated by Jerry Craft!

This book club is designed to promote both literacy and community by welcoming newly enrolled students to Ridley High School and letting them know that they are not alone in feeling like a “new kid.” Another aim of the book club is to promote awareness of the library and its resources among new students in grades 9-12. The welcome gift will include a note inviting students to visit the library to receive a bookmark with a motivational quote and a free sticker. Informal, after-school book club meetings will be held throughout the school year so that students can share their thoughts about the book over snacks. We are also adding a New Kid: We Fit Together puzzle to the library's collection!

New Kid was published in 2019 and has received rave reviews and numerous awards, including the Newbery Medal for the "most distinguished contribution to American literature for children" (the first graphic novel to win!). It is beloved by readers of all ages who connect with its engrossing storyline, engaging artwork, and sharp sense of humor. Readers also appreciate its universal themes of adapting to change, dealing with discrimination, and developing self-awareness.

For more information about Jerry Craft and New Kid, please visit his website or click here for a 35-page excerpt!

New for the 2024-2025 school year, the Ridley High School Library now offers access to Modern World History. This authoritative history resource covers world history from the mid-15th century to the present, with a user-friendly interface and relevant content for our student researchers. Modern World History contains curated topic centers on different regions and eras, and essays exploring 26 major themes in history, century by century. Other notable features include searchable timelines, pro/con articles covering controversies in history, MLA citations with the option to export to NoodleTools, Google Translate for accessibility, and more!

The Ridley High School Library is open from

7:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Email: apickett@ridleysd.org

Website: https://www.ridleysd.org/o/rhs/page/library

Location: 901 Morton Ave. | Folsom, PA | 19033

Phone: 610.534.1900 (1223)