Happy Thankful Month, Pirates!
Happy Thankful Month, Pirates!
November 2024 Library News
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Mrs. Downing Recommends
Mrs. Downing Recommends
Code Talker
goodreads Rating: 3.91/5 stars
Throughout World War II, in the conflict fought against Japan, Navajo code talkers were a crucial part of the U.S. effort, sending messages back and forth in an unbreakable code that used their native language. They braved some of the heaviest fighting of the war, and with their code, they saved countless American lives. Yet their story remained classified for more than twenty years.
Joseph Bruchac brings their stories to life for young adults through the riveting fictional tale of Ned Begay, a sixteen-year-old Navajo boy who becomes a code talker. His grueling journey is eye-opening and inspiring. This deeply affecting novel honors all of those young men, like Ned, who dared to serve, and it honors the culture and language of the Navajo Indians.
Fun Fact: Code talkers served in World War I. These 1918 code talkers left a lasting impression on the U.S. Military. For more information on Native Americans in the military, visit the National Museum of the American Indian website.
November Poll: Have you ever thought about flying with a magical creature? Would you take a ride on one if you had the chance? Answer November's poll to let us know which popular flying creature you would prefer to take journey with, and be entered into the drawing for a gift card!
October Poll Results: Who is the best Wizard?
Congratulations to gift card winner
Jensen Lynam!
Thanks for taking the October Poll!
Dumbledore Wins!
November 5th-
American Football Day!
Catch one of these football titles!
November 9th- Share in the wonders of the universe with these reads for Carl Sagan Day.
November
Displays
November 16th-
Charles Day! Are you a Charles? Do you know a Charles? Celebrate the name Charles with these reads about a famous Charles, or written by a Charles.
November 18th-
Channel your inner princess
for Princess Day!
November 23rd-
Thankful for a Dog Day!
Show your dog appreciation!
November is Native American Month
Celebrate the culture, contributions, and heritage of these remarkable Americans who deeply enrich the quality and character of America.
No Shave
November
We MUSTACHE you to check out some of these titles.
Book of the Month
Book of the Month
November's book of the month honors our own Mark Twain, who was born November 30, 1835
Joan of Arc
(Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc)
goodreads Rating: 4.11/5 stars
"I like Joan of Arc best of all my books; and it is the best; I know it perfectly well. And besides, it furnished me seven times the pleasure afforded me by any of the others; twelve years of preparation, and two years of writing. The others needed no preparation and got none." --Mark Twain
A serious, impassioned, meticulously researched story about a compelling heroine, Twain viewed the work both as a bid to be accepted as a serious writer and as a gift of love to his favorite daughter, Susy, who would die tragically three months after Joan of Arc was published. The novel is presented as a translation (by "Jean Francois Alden") of memoirs by Louis de Conte, a fictionalized version of Joan of Arc's page, Louis de Contes.
Twain was fascinated by Joan of Arc, and his interest began in the 1850s when he found a leaf from her biography. Joan of Arc differs from Twain's other works in its tone, flow, and lack of humor.
Introducing Retro Reads!
Sometimes we all want to go back to a simpler time. Retro Reads can help take you back! These shelves have titles that will take you back to your Elementary and Middle School days. These books are perfect for when you need a little fun, need a break from a heavy high school work load, or when you want a quick trip down memory lane.
Just for fun, check out one of these Retro Reads anytime!
**Retro Reads are a work in progress. Be sure to take a look often to see what we've added!**
Puzzle Break
Are you stressed?
Need a brain break?
Have some extra time on your hands?
Do you just like puzzles?
A puzzle can be a great way to relax, de-stress, and fill some time!
Work a little, then leave what doesn't get done for someone else.
The puzzle break table is always open!
Memorable Reads
Memorable Reads
There are some books that leave a lasting impression. They might kept us up all night, or have memorable characters that we just can't forget. Maybe they taught us a lesson we want to remember. Memorable Reads are books someone thinks everyone should read. Whatever the reason, these are some of our HPS 60 Memorable Reads.
Memorable Read-
Ms. Ellis, Oakwood Elementary
Surviving the Angel of Death:
Surviving the Angel of Death:
The True Story of a Mengele Twin in Auschwitz
The True Story of a Mengele Twin in Auschwitz
Why Surviving the Angel of Death is on Mrs. Ellis' must read list:
This is a real eye opener. I read it every year to my students and they really enjoy it as well. It gives the reader a first hand glimpse inside the Nazi concentration camps. This is written from a child's perspective. I had the privilege to hear the author speak in person and she was phenomenal. I highly recommend this book.
If you would like to learn more, you can watch this "Forgiving Dr. Mengele" video from Ball State University Libraries.
Eva Mozes Kor was 10 years old when she arrived in Auschwitz. While her parents and two older sisters were taken to the gas chambers, she and her twin, Miriam, were herded into the care of the man known as the Angel of Death, Dr. Josef Mengele and subjected to sadistic medical experiments and forced to fight daily for their own survival. Through this book, readers will learn of a child's endurance and survival in the face of truly extraordinary evil. The book also includes an epilogue on Eva's recovery from this experience and her remarkable decision to publicly forgive the Nazis. Through her museum and her lectures, she has dedicated her life to giving testimony on the Holocaust, providing a message of hope for people who have suffered, and working toward goals of forgiveness, peace, and the elimination of hatred and prejudice in the world.
October's Book Check Out Gift Card Winner is Zora Reese!
Need another reason to check out a good book?
When you check out a book in November, your name will be entered into a drawing to win a gift card! We have several cards to choose from, and we will be adding more through the year!
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