Rachael M. Ali Library

September 2018

Banned Book Week 2018!

September 23-29, 2018

Banning Books Silences Stories!

Each of us has a story to tell, and some of our stories will make others uncomfortable. The idea behind Banned Book Week is that all stories are important. We may make the choice to not engage in certain stories that make us uncomfortable or are not right for us at the time. However, that story may be exactly the thing that someone else needs to make it through the day. The past few years have seen an increase the number of diverse books being published (this is an great thing) and an increase in the number of diverse books being challenged (this is a terrible thing). I am currently reading a challenged book, stop by the library to find out which one. Check out the displays in the library celebrating your right to read.

“Banning books gives us silence when we need speech. It closes our ears when we need to listen. It makes us blind when we need sight.” ― Stephen Chbosky

Where Will Reading Take You?

Our library theme this year is, "Where will reading take you?".

Check out the board in the fiction section for reading adventures and suggestions.

Teachers let me know if you would like a currently reading sign for your classroom or door.
Students let me know if you would like a currently reading sign for your locker.

Mrs. Boyle's Summer Reading

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Nonfiction

I went on a scuba diving adventure with a group looking for the Golden Fleece. We searched in the Caribbean, archives in Spain, and the New York public library.
I may never scuba dive for sunken treasure in the beautiful waters of the Caribbean, but I can experience the trials and triumphs of the team looking for a legendary pirate ship without leaving Delaware.

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Fantasy

This is the third book out of a planned quartet.

War is coming to the Empire from all sides. Will Helene be able to protect the Emperor and her sister from the dangers? Elias must learn how to be the soul catcher and soon, spirits are restless and unable to pass-on without his help. Laia, is working with a new group to bring down the Nightbringer. A visit to the Empire is never a peaceful journey.

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Rom-Com

The Grants are a family that has grown up in the comic strips found in every major newspaper in the nation. Mrs. Grant writes a comic called Grant Central Station, and it is coming to an end the same weekend as her oldest daughter's wedding. The wedding will be taking place in the house where they grew up and which has recently been sold. However, this is a wedding where nothing goes as planned.

A Service Project

I have started two sleeping mats for the homeless, and I need your help.
1. We need plastic bags. Each mat takes at least 700 bags. Bags should be clean, and without holes.
2. Volunteers to fold, cut, and tie bags. School service hours can be granted if you help with this process after school.
3. If you would like to learn how to knit or crochet, please see Mrs. Boyle.

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