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The Small Virtual Library

It's National Library Week!

The SmallVirtual LibraryIt's National Library Week!

April 2022

Welcome to the Small Virtual Library!

The first week of April is National Library Week which celebrates our nation's libraries, library workers' contributions, and promotes library use and support.


It's also National Poetry Month so I have featured stories written in verse (poems) available in the library as well as on our online ebook platforms.


Don't forget: Click on the book covers to view the book trailers for each title!


Need something? Contact me via email, the library Blend page, or stop by the library.

Can't find what you're looking for? You can request books (use the button below)to be added to Sora.

Happy reading and remember:

In honor of National Poetry Month this week's Smore features Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson and books written in verse

Book Talk

Ms. Clarke 8th grade ELA teacher here at Small created this special book talk for National Poetry Month.
Clarke Book Talk 1
Our featured book Brown Girl Dreaming is a powerful memoir, written in verse, that tells the story of Jaqueline Woodson's childhood.

It is available in the library, on MackinVia, Sora, and APL Sora (text and audio available on all platforms)

Other books in verse by Jacqueline Woodson:

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Harbor Me

available in the library, on Sora(text and audio), MackinVia(audio only), and APL Sora (text and audio)

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Before the Ever After available in the library and APL Sora (text and audio)

Other books written in verse you might enjoy:

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Newbery Award Winner

The Crossover by Kwame Alexander

available in the library, on Sora (audio and text), MackinVia (audio and text) and APL Sora (audio and text)

Graphic Novel version available in the library, on Sora, and Sora APL

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Rebound by Kwame Alexander

available in the library, Sora, and APL Sora

audio book available on MackinVia(audio only)

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Multiple Award Winner

Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds

available in the library, on Sora (audio and text) and APL Sora (audio and text)

Graphic Novel version available in the library, on Sora, and Sora APL

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Newbery Award Winner

Out of the Dust by Karen Hesse

available in the library, on Sora (audio and text), MackinVia (audio only), and APL Sora (text and audio)

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Mutiple Award Winner

Under the Mesquite by Guadalupe Garcia McCall

available in the library, on Sora, MackinVia, and APL Sora

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Historical Fiction

Witness by Karen Hesse

available in the library, on Sora, and Sora APL (audio)

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Garvy's Choice by Nikki Grimes

Available in the library

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Award Winner

Hidden by Helen Frost

Available in the library

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Macy McMillan and the Rainbow Goddess

Available in the library

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House Arrest by K.A. Holt

available in the library and on Sora


A Small MS supporter and one of our favorite authors!

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Knockout by K.A. Holt

available in the library and on Sora

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Redwood and Ponytail by K.A. Holt

available in the library and on Sora

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Planet Middle School by Nikki Grimes

Available in the library

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Addie on the Inside by James Howe

Available in the library

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The Canyon's Edge by Dusti Bowling

Available in the library

April Stickerboard

Click on the logo below to help complete the stickerboard mural!

E-Book Info
Online ebook platforms available for Small students.
Request an eBook Here
Want an eBook we don't have on one of our online platforms? Click the button above to request it!
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Connect with the Small Library and your Librarian, Ms. Sylvia

I am easily reachable in the library or via email and will respond as soon as I am available M-F 8 am to 4 pm.

Email: deanna.sylvia@austinisd.org
Website: http://smallmslibrary.weebly.com/
Location: 4801 Monterey Oaks Boulevard, Austin, TX, USA
Phone: (512)841-6717