February 2018
Pro-Valentine's
Pro-Valentine's
or Anti-Valentine's?
or Anti-Valentine's?
This month we decided that we would think about both sides of Valentine's Day. Those who love it and those who don't. We suggested that you could fall in love with a good romance book or you could check out an anti-romance, non-mushy book to keep you company on Valentine's Day. What would you choose?
This month we decided that we would think about both sides of Valentine's Day. Those who love it and those who don't. We suggested that you could fall in love with a good romance book or you could check out an anti-romance, non-mushy book to keep you company on Valentine's Day. What would you choose?
Black History Month
Black History Month
In honor of Black History Month we displayed some biographies of notable African Americans throughout history.
In honor of Black History Month we displayed some biographies of notable African Americans throughout history.
Award Winners In Our Library
Award Winners In Our Library
John Newbery Medal
John Newbery Medal
"Most outstanding contribution to children's literature."
"Most outstanding contribution to children's literature."
Honor Books -
Honor Books -
Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds
Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds
Piecing Me Together by Renee Watson
Piecing Me Together by Renee Watson
Michael L. Printz Award
Michael L. Printz Award
"Excellence in literature written for young adults."
"Excellence in literature written for young adults."
Honor Books -
Honor Books -
Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds
Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds
Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor
Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor
The Hate You Give by Angie Thomas
The Hate You Give by Angie Thomas
Corretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Award
Corretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Award
Author Winner -
Author Winner -
The Stars Beneath our Feet by David Barclay Moore
The Stars Beneath our Feet by David Barclay Moore
Corretta Scott King (Author) Award
Corretta Scott King (Author) Award
"Recognizing African American author of outstanding books for children and young adults."
"Recognizing African American author of outstanding books for children and young adults."
Winner -
Winner -
Piecing Me Together by Renee Watson
Piecing Me Together by Renee Watson
Honor Books -
Honor Books -
Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds
Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds
The Hate You Give by Angie Thomas
The Hate You Give by Angie Thomas
Laura Ingalls Wilder Award
Laura Ingalls Wilder Award
"Honors an author or illustrator whose books, published in the United States, have made, over a period of years, a substantial and lasting contribution to literature for children."
"Honors an author or illustrator whose books, published in the United States, have made, over a period of years, a substantial and lasting contribution to literature for children."
Winner - Jacqueline Woodson, author of more than two dozen books including Brown Girl Dreaming
Winner - Jacqueline Woodson, author of more than two dozen books including Brown Girl Dreaming
William C. Morris Award - "Debut book published by a first-time author writing for teens."
William C. Morris Award - "Debut book published by a first-time author writing for teens."
Winner - The Hate You Give by Angie Thomas
Winner - The Hate You Give by Angie Thomas
NoodleTools
NoodleTools
As research paper/project time is officially upon us I want to share with everyone once again the great online tool that is NoodleTools. I have created several "how-to" videos that can help students and teachers use this tool.
As research paper/project time is officially upon us I want to share with everyone once again the great online tool that is NoodleTools. I have created several "how-to" videos that can help students and teachers use this tool.
1. Setting up a NoodleTools Account
1. Setting up a NoodleTools Account
2. Creating a New Project
2. Creating a New Project
3. Saving Sources
3. Saving Sources
4. Creating a Works Cited Page
4. Creating a Works Cited Page
5. Creating Notecards
5. Creating Notecards
6. Creating an Outline
6. Creating an Outline
Setting up a NoodleTools Account.webmSaving Sources - NoodleTools.webmCreating Notecards - NoodleTools.webmCreating a New Project - NoodleTools.webmWorks Cited Page and Sharing - NoodleTools.webmCreating an Outline - NoodleTools.webmThe End is Coming!
The End is Coming!
Believe it or not the end of the year is approaching! The library can help with so many different things; research papers/projects, databases, online tools, books, etc. How can the library help you?
Believe it or not the end of the year is approaching! The library can help with so many different things; research papers/projects, databases, online tools, books, etc. How can the library help you?