Surrey Teens Read has some amazing books to check out. Here is one of them, On the Hook.
Come down to your school library to have a look at all ten of this year’s Surrey Teen Read selections, including by Francisco X. Stork’s On the Hook.
William Shakespeare, arguably the greatest writer in the English language, was born on this day in 1564.
Maybe. We are not sure. In fact, there is much we don’t know about Shakespeare. Some don’t think that he wrote the plays that are attributed to him, or that he even existed,. This might not even be a picture of him.
Learn more about Shakespeare and the debate surrounding his identity.
More importantly, take the opportunity to enjoy the plays that he wrote, (maybe?) . You can read the plays in school, but to really enjoy them to need to see them performed. Best of all, go to see the plays live and in person, to fully experience the wonder and joy of Shakespeare.
Come down to your School Library to find out more about Earth Day and all the issues that we face in terms of protecting life on this planet.
If you are looking for a quick introduction to the scientific understanding of the issues of climate change, this is a great place to start: This is Climate Change: A Visual Guide to the Facts: See for Yourself How the Planet is Warming and What it Means for Us, by David Nelles & Christian Serrer.
What they (the authors) were hoping to find was a book that explained the nuts and bolts of climate change and presented the scientific evidence in a way that was concise and enjoyable to read. After a long and fruitless search, they eventually gave up and instead decided to write it themselves.
“Who’s Behind the Book”, Nelles and Serrer, 128)
An excellent feature of the book is the comprehensive bibliography that can be reached by QR code or by using the given URL. Go here to see the Bibliography.
Surrey Teens Read always serves up great books for our students.
Come down to your school library to have a look at all ten of this year’s Surrey Teen Read selections, including Kyrie McCauley’s We Can Be Heroes.
Surrey Teens Read promises great reads for students in our district.
Not Here to Be Liked by Michelle Quach is one the ten amazing titles presented by Surrey Teens Read. Come down to your school library to have a look.
Check out this Surrey Teens Read nominee from author Ruta Septys.
I Must Betray You is historical fiction filled with suspense, intrigue and themes that resonate in current evetns. Come down to your school library to check it out, and peruse all ten of this year’s Surrey Teen Read selections.
The beloved Scottish poet Robert Burns, or “Rabbie Burns,” was born on this day in 1759. From Scotland to all parts of the world where you will find people with Scottish roots, Burns Night is not just a celebration of the man, and his poetry, but also of Scottish heritage.
Also called a Burns Supper, Burns Night is: “a celebration of the life and works of the poet Robert Burns; Scottish by birth and held in fond regard by Scots all over the world, his life and poetry speak to the struggles common to all people. It is an evening of food, drink, entertainment, and friendship. It is an event that transcends time, geographical borders, political, and religious beliefs to bring people together in celebration of the everyman.” (From burnsnight.net)
For more information on Robbie Burns and “Burns Night”:
Surrey Teens Read has something for everyone. Here is Kyrie McCauley’s We Can Be Heroes.
Come down to your school library to have a look at all ten of this year’s Surrey Teen Read selections.
How many Surrey Teens Read books have you read yet? You need to have a look at Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao.
Come down to your School Library to check out Iron Widow, one of this year’s ten nominated titles from Surrey Teens Read.
Do you know that you can have FREE school library books delivered to you FOR FREE in your classroom, all at no cost, in other words, FREE?!?
Here’s how you do it:
1. Search for Tweedsmuir Library or use this URL : tweedsmuirlibrary.wordpress.com
2. Click on Catalog
3. Sign in with your School District username and password
4. Use the Catalog (Destiny Classic or Destiny Discover) to search for books
5. When you find a book, click on the title or on the “Details” button
6. Click the “Hold It” button
7. Expect an email to your Surrey Schools email address when the book is ready.
8. IF you don’t use your Surrey Schools email, you will need to use your regular email to contact tweedsmuirlibrary@gmail.com
9. When the book is ready, you can pick it up at the School Library OR you can have it delivered to your morning class.
Go here for a more detailed TEXT step-by-step guide.
Go here for an even more detailed ILLUSTRATED step-by-step guide.
War, huh, yeah
Written by Barrett Strong / Norman Whitfield
What is it good for?
Absolutely nothing, uhh
Originally written for The Temptations, “War” was eventually released as a single by Edwin Starr. Although the song has been covered by many artists, including Bruce Springsteen, the preeminent version remains that of Edwin Starr. Originally written as part of the protests against the Vietnam War, Edwin Starr’s peformance of “War” has stood the test of time and remains one of the most famous anti-war anthems to this day.
Join us in your school library this month as we explore and celebrate November’s themes: Peace, non-violence, and alternatives to war.
Other “Songs of Peace” in this series:
We have board games. We have board games, party games, table games, card games, dice games, role playing games, cooperative games, one player games, classic games, social games, strategy games, award winning games, word games, family games, trivia games, negotiation games, Euro games, guessing games, pop culture games, deduction games, chance games, storytelling games, simulation games, abstract games, tile games, bluffing games. We have games!
Come down to your School Library to check out our selection of games, and join with us as we celebrate International Games Month.
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