PHMS Virtual Library
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We're glad you're here!
Welcome to the Pleasant Hill Middle School Virtual Library! This is a place where students, families, and teachers can research, find books, and utilize other links to help them become lifelong learners and responsible consumers and creators of information.
JBA 2024 - Nominee Brochure (1).pdf
New Ebooks!
Go to MackinVia through your Launchpad to access all the Junior Book Award Nominees for 2023-2024!
Here's an open letter to families and educators regarding books for all students and why it is imperative for libraries to have diverse collections.
The New York Public Library just released their list of the Best Books of 2022! Check out the list here!
MackinVia Ebooks and Audiobooks.webmNew Ebook and Audiobook Options
Watch this video or follow these steps to find some new ebook and audiobook options:
From your Launchpad, click on MackinVia (rainbow pinwheel icon).
Click on Ebooks or Audiobooks on the left (depending on what you're interested in).
Click on "Open" or "Preview" first to be sure you want to check it out.
Happy reading!
Watch this video of author Jason Reynolds. He is the current National Ambassador for Young People's Literature and has written many popular novels and poetry for young people. His goal is to not write boring books!
Project LIT
Click on one of the books above to learn more about it. Use Follett Destiny in your Launchpad to place a hold on any of these wonderful titles.
Project LIT is a national literacy movement of educators and students. This grassroots group of readers is committed to increasing access to diverse books and instilling a love of reading across all communities. Check out this website to learn more about Project LIT.
Check out this list of 50 Black Young Adult Novelists. This is, by no means, an exhaustive list but it's a great start. These are YA titles which means they may have more sensitive topics and/or language.
Use this website to find a good book! You can browse based on other books you like or simply look at suggestions.
Updated: How to Place a Hold .webmWatch this video to learn how to search Follett Destiny, our online catalog. Students are also welcome to browse in the Learning Commons.