Stripling Library
I'm Mr. Maxon
This is my eighth year here in the library. I taught sixth and seventh grade ELA for twelve years right here at Stripling before I became the librarian. I received my Master's degree in Library and Information Sciences from UNT. I earned my teaching degree from Emporia State University, and I earned a bachelor's degree in English and History from Flinders University. I love to read young adult books, especially fantasy and sci-fi.
Contact Info
📧 dave.maxon@fwisd.org
📞 (817)815-1391
Classroom Delivery
Classroom delivery continues to be an excellent way to keep up with your reading needs. To request a book, check out the library catalog (in your FWISD Apps)(Classlink)
The book will be delivered to your ELA teacher as quickly as possible. Please allow one to two days for delivery.
Book of the Week
Shadow and Bone
by Leigh Bardugo
BOOK ONE of the Shadow and Bone Trilogy
Surrounded by enemies, the once-great nation of Ravka has been torn in two by the Shadow Fold, a swath of near impenetrable darkness crawling with monsters who feast on human flesh. Now its fate may rest on the shoulders of one lonely refugee.
Alina Starkov has never been good at anything. But when her regiment is attacked on the Fold and her best friend is brutally injured, Alina reveals a dormant power that saves his life—a power that could be the key to setting her war-ravaged country free. Wrenched from everything she knows, Alina is whisked away to the royal court to be trained as a member of the Grisha, the magical elite led by the mysterious Darkling.
Yet nothing in this lavish world is what it seems. With darkness looming and an entire kingdom depending on her untamed power, Alina will have to confront the secrets of the Grisha…and the secrets of her heart.
Announcements!
Battle of the Books Begins
Welcome back book battlers! Our battle of the books program is about to begin. Come see Mr. Maxon in the library or let your ELA teacher know if you are interested in joining our competition. This fun and friendly team activity is a great opportunity to make new friends and to have some fun. Please email me at dave.maxon@fwisd.org with any questions. Read on warriors. Read on.
Past Announcements (for fun and historical reference)
We're back! The libray is officially open and operating in our usual capacity. The library is open from 8:50 am to 4:40 pm Monday-Friday. Please ask a teacher for a library pass and come on up. The only time you do not need a pass is after school. For further information or if you have any questions, please email dave.maxon@fwisd.org and I will get back to you as quickly as possible.
Congratulations to our Battle of the Books warriors! We won first place in both the sixth grade and the middle school (7th/8th grade) competitions. Way to represent our school!
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Genre Challenge and 30 Book Challenge
I challenge all students to complete the 17 book genre challenge, or the grueling 30 book challenge. The fliers are attached below. Please watch this short video to learn more.
30 Book Challenge Flier.pdfHaving password trouble? No problem. Call me at (817) 815-1391 and leave me your name, number, and a brief description of your issue. I will return your call between 10-3 Mon.-Fri.
