Sgt. Harrell Middle School Library
One book, one pen, one child and one teacher can change the world" ~ Malala
Sgt. William G. Harrell Middle School...
Where Every Child is Known, Valued and Inspired. Where students are expected to work hard every class every day!
Be Strong Bengal Strong!
Mission Statement of the Mercedes ISD Library Media Program
The mission of the Mercedes ISD School Library Media Program is to ensure that students are effective users of ideas and information.
The library media center strives to provide the school community with a wide range of materials on appropriate levels of difficulty that will encourage growth in knowledge, establish a lifelong love of reading, and foster information literacy.
Ms. Noelia A. Flores, Librarian
2825 N. FM 491 Mercedes, Texas 78570
(956) 825-5140
noelia.flores@misdtx.net
2825 N. FM 491 Mercedes, Texas 78570
(956) 825-5140
noelia.flores@misdtx.net
Resources
Accelerated Reader
Take Accelerated Reader tests.
AR BookFinder
Searching for books with corresponding Accelerated Reader quiz.
Follett Library Online Catalog
Sgt. HMS Library Online Catalog
MackinVIA
Online Databases and Resources
Mercedes Public Library
The Dr. Hector P. Garcia Memorial Library is a valuable resource for the residents of Mercedes and Hidalgo County. The library offers a variety of resources from children’s books to online magazines.
The Monitor
The Monitor is a newspaper in McAllen, Texas that covers Starr and Hidalgo counties.
TeachingBooks
Students and teachers have the opportunity to learn directly from the author of the book they are reading, at that very moment of impact.
Battle of the Books
2023-2024
Summer Reading List
2023
The Lone Star reading list is developed by public and school librarians from the Young Adult Round Table. The purpose of the list is to encourage students in grades 6, 7, or 8 to explore a variety of current books.
2023 Lone Star List
Abtahi, Olivia – Perfectly Parvin
Arango, Andrea Beatriz – Iveliz Explains It All
Baptist, Kelly J. – The Swag Is in the Socks
Bird, James – The Second Chance of Benjamin Waterfalls
Blum, Isaac – The Life and Crimes of Hoodie Rosen
Bowling, Dusti – Across the Desert
Brown, India Hill – The Girl in the Lake
Cisneros, Ernesto – Falling Short
Clayton, Dhonielle – The Marvellers
Comrie, Courtne – Rain Rising
Faruqi, Saadi – Yusuf Azeem Is Not a Hero
Foulkes, Alex – Rules for Vampires
Gonzalez, Christina Diaz – Concealed
Higuera, Donna Barba – The Last Cuentista
Kagawa, Julie – Shinji Takahashi and the Mark of the Coatl
Keller, Tae – Jennifer Chan Is Not Alone
Korman, Gordon – Linked
Lainoff, Lillie – One for All
Lee, Lyla – Flip the Script
Lloyd, Natalie – Hummingbird
London, Alex – Battle Dragons: City of Thieves
Olson, Jessica S. – A Forgery of Roses
Pasternack, Sofiya – Black Bird, Blue Road
Pérez, Celia C. – Tumble
Sands, Kevin – Children of the Fox
Senf, Lora – The Clackity
Sepetys, Ruta – I Must Betray You
Steadman, A. F. – Skandar and the Unicorn Thief
Taylor, Will — The Language of Seabirds
Wendig, Chuck – Dust & Grim
