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Welcome Back! The Books Missed You!
Hello Readers,
We're thrilled to welcome you back to the library after the winter break! Your favorite stories, new adventures, and exciting facts are waiting. Let's make this semester a page-turner! We can't wait to see what you discover this year. Make yourselves at home and let the learning begin!
Happy Reading,
Mrs. Frey
New Year, New Reads: Refresh Your Mindset
Start the year with a fresh perspective! Whether you're looking to build better habits, find a moment of calm, or step outside your comfort zone, the library has the perfect guide to help you reach your goals in 2026.
Build Better Habits: Ready to make a change that actually sticks? Atomic Habits by James Clear provides a practical framework for making small, 1% improvements every day that lead to massive results. For a teen-focused approach, check out The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens by Sean Covey, which adapts timeless principles specifically for the challenges of school and friendship.
Master Mindfulness: Life can get overwhelming, but practicing mindfulness can help you stay cool and focused. Try the Mindfulness Workbook for Teens by Linette Bixby for active strategies to handle stress, or grab The Mindfulness Journal for Teens by Jennie Battistin for quick, daily prompts to help you stay present.
Try Something New: If you’re looking for inspiration to take a "brave leap," look no further than Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert, which explores how to live a creative life beyond fear. For those wanting to step into the spotlight, the new 2026 release Limelight by Andrew Keenan-Bolger follows a teen finding the courage to attend a prestigious performing arts school.
Did you know? Research shows that reading before bed can significantly reduce stress and improve sleep quality—the perfect way to start your 2026 wellness routine.
Visit the library display this month to browse these titles and more! What’s one new skill or habit you’re excited to dive into this year?
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With Marigold, you will have access to more than 25 excellent resources ranging in content from eBook and eAudiobooks, to study and test prep resources, research portals, language learning courses, and more.
Students in grades 1-7 need a permission form to access Marigold resources. To receive your Marigold login, please fill out this permission form and send it to kfreyrockyview.ab.ca
Books of the Week
January 21, 2026
Shouting at the Rain
Shouting at the Rain
By Lynda Mullaly Hunt
From the author of the New York Times bestseller Fish in a Tree comes a compelling story about perspective and learning to love the family you have.
Delsie loves tracking the weather--lately, though, it seems the squalls are in her own life. She's always lived with her kindhearted Grammy, but now she's looking at their life with new eyes and wishing she could have a "regular family." Delsie observes other changes in the air, too--the most painful being a friend who's outgrown her. Luckily, she has neighbors with strong shoulders to support her, and Ronan, a new friend who is caring and courageous but also troubled by the losses he's endured. As Ronan and Delsie traipse around Cape Cod on their adventures, they both learn what it means to be angry versus sad, broken versus whole, and abandoned versus loved. And that, together, they can weather any storm.
(Taken from Marigold)
Just Breathe: Meditation, Mindfulness, Movement, and More
Just Breathe: Meditation, Mindfulness, Movement, and More
by Mallika Chopra (Author), Brenna Vaughan (Illustrator)
For kids ages 8 to 12, this is an accessible and fun meditation and mindfulness how-to book filled with full-color illustrations, written by Mallika Chopra and with a foreword by Deepak Chopra.
Just Breathe is a fun and accessible, fully illustrated go-to meditation guide written by none other than Mallika Chopra, wellness expert and the daughter of Deepak Chopra. For kids ages 8 to 12, this book is full of specific exercises to help deal with day-to-day challenges and tips to lead a healthier, happier, and more connected life. The book includes practical advice on breathing techniques and guided meditations for a number of topics and scenarios, including:
Dealing with stress
Getting to sleep
Building self-confidence
Focusing on school/tests/other work
Ridding oneself of anxiety
Beginners will learn the basics of meditation and how to get started, and those more experienced will learn how to improve their practice. This book will also teach kids how to prepare their own meditation spaces. Just Breathe is the go-to book for kids who want to learn more about mindfulness and meditation.
(Taken from Marigold)
Featured Marigold Resource
Featured Marigold Resource
Readers' advisory resource with relevant book lists and read-alikes so you can find your next favourite book.
What is "Readers' Advisory"?
Readers' advisory is about recommending and researching books for someone. You may be doing readers' advisory without even knowing it! Part of a librarians, or Learning Commons Facilitators, job is bringing people and books/resources together. Sometimes we need something to help us and NoveList is a wonderful resource to help. NoveList uses book lists and read-alikes to help you find something that you will like.
Contact
Hello!
My name is Mrs. Frey and I am the new Learning Commons Facilitator for Discovery Trails Online School.
If you would like to schedule an appointment with me, request a book or provide feedback my email is kfrey@rvschools.ab.ca
Thank you!
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