
LHS Library Media Center Update
Our doors may be closed, but we are open online!
Week of April 12 - April 16, 2021 - Smore #28
Quote of the Week
Jason Reynolds for School Libraries
Jason Reynolds, author of Long Way Down, promotes the importance of school libraries! Check out some of his books below.
Miles Morales: Spider-Man
Do you know??
If you have a Peninsula Public Library card you can:
-Borrow e-books
-Access free homework and tutoring help from tutor.com
-Access career websites such as Career One Stop and My Next Move.
Click on the link below to get your very own library card!
https://forms.gle/g8JYnF9kuajmXXVd8
Don't miss this AMAZING opportunity!
Get your application in by April 30!
April is National Poetry Month!
Listen to Edgar Allan Poe's poem, The Raven, read by James Earl Jones
Edgar Allan Poe-The Raven- Read by James Earl Jones
Agent of Change
Jacqueline Woodson
Click here to find out some fun facts about Jacqueline Woodson!
Jacqueline Woodson, Writer | 2020 MacArthur Fellow
Teacher's Corner
Teaching Poetry Online Resources For for All Levels
Learning resources for teachers and offers a selection of poetry teaching content which has been organized by school level: elementary, middle school, high school, college levels.
Dear Poet 2021- National Poetry Month
A multimedia project that invites students grades five through twelve to write letters in response to poems written and read by award-winning poets. Teachers can submit here, and students can submit here. Please submit your response(s) by April 30.
20 Terrific Guided Meditations for Teachers
These teacher guided meditations can be done anywhere and are perfect for when you just need to breathe. So, grab a cup of coffee and catch your breath with any of the 20! Additionally, consider sharing them with your students as needed.
Reading
If You're Watching Shadow and Bone on Netflix, Read These!
A Song of Wraiths and Ruin
Inspired by West African folklore and tales of intrigue and magic, this unique fantasy brings together an unlikely pair struggling to survive loss, loneliness, and agonizing feelings of inadequacy.
The Crown's Game
In an alternate 19th-century Russia, the tsar can call upon the abilities of an enchanter. Normally, only one exists at a time. In the rare case that two are born, they must compete, because Russia's inherent magic will allow only one to remain alive.
Spinning Silver
Although he's a moneylender, Miryem's compassionate father has allowed the villagers to avoid paying their debts while his own family starves in the cold. With her mother sick in bed, Miryem steels herself and travels door to door demanding payment. Though she faces prejudice and anger because of her gender and Jewish faith, tenacious Miryem soon takes over as town moneylender, earning a reputation as a shrewd businesswoman who can turn silver into gold.
Find A Book in the LHS Virtual Library, Sora
Use your Google waffle to access Sora!
New York Times Bestsellers
Looking for your next great read? Scroll through the listings for adult, young adult, middle school & children's picture books
Epic Reads
Looking for your next great read? Check out Epic Reads. Includes Young Adult books from A to Z. Including videos, new releases, interviews, top lists and much more!
Peninsula Public Library
Take a peek at what is going on at the Library! Find a book for curb side pick up! Take a trip to a museum with free passes! Database access also available.Use your library card to borrow books using Sora or get free homework help from Tutor.com
Research
Access Our School Databases for Research
Username: xg39 and Password: nbsls
Something For Everyone
Google Earth
Travel the world from the comfort of your home.
Stuck At Home?
These 12 Famous Museums Offer Virtual Tours You Can Take on Your Couch (video)
The Word Search
Fun to play and educational! Great for those students that are early finishers. Play on the computer or your device - If you're feeling a little more adventurous, why not create your very own with the simple to use Word Search Maker.