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Look to the Artists

I have been finding, over the past few weeks, that I have found myself finding peace and renewal in art. As I have been scrolling through social media, as I am sure many of you are, I have found myself stopping, lingering, and catching my breath listening to great artists perform, listening to choirs of everyday people coming together to share their voices, looking at the beautiful pieces of art and photography that are being produced by friends and by artists that I come across. I want to share a few of these with you in hopes that you will find inspiration and a moment to catch your breath in them as well. It is my hope that you were able to find time in this last break to re-center. If not, maybe these might help:


Andrea Bocelli Music for Hope: Live from the Duomo di Milano

Living Room Concerts from Broadway

John Krasinski's Some Good News

You Will be Found by the cast of Dear Evan Hansen

Hamilton Zoom Surprise on Some Good News


I want to especially share this moving aerial story produced by West students, Brenden Mascherino and Michael Magarahan. Watch and enjoy our talented students' work!

Desolate Downingtown

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April is National Poetry Month!

This libguide has been developed for you to explore poetry throughout the month of April. It will continuously be updated as we move through the month. Check out a challenge from NPR, meet our Poet Laureates, play around with magnetic poetry and more! http://dasd.libguides.com/west/poetry

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Be Internet Awesome!

This new normal has transitioned us all into a digital learning environment that is new for everyone, but has its challenges. Check out this libguide for tips for digital etiquette and how to stay safe in an online learning environment. http://dasd.libguides.com/west/internet
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Need a Brain Break?

Your DASD Teacher-Librarians are always on the lookout for fun stuff that might be able to support you during this closure. I will be collecting brain break activities on this libguide. If you know of any good options, send them my way! http://dasd.libguides.com/west/playground

Spotlight on: SWANK Movie Streaming

During this closure, we have been able to secure SWANK Movie streaming. Films will be assigned by teachers to students and then pushed out via Schoology. The password for student access is available on the library Schoology page. For more information or for help using this product, please e-mail Mrs. Nass: mnass@dasd.org.

Opportunities for the Week of 4/6

Author/Artist Engagement Opportunities:

4/13-4/17, 10:30 AM: Jason Reynolds reading aloud from Look Both Ways- Instagram Live @jasonreynolds83


Ongoing: Jason Reynolds presents "Write. Right. Rite." A "Grab the Mic, Tell Your Story" Video Series: https://guides.loc.gov/jason-reynolds/grab-the-mic/wrr


Andrew Lloyd Webber is streaming a new musical starting every Friday. This Friday, Jesus Christ Superstar will be streamed: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdmPjhKMaXNNeCr1FjuMvag/videos


4/16, 1 PM: Ben Phillipe is talking about and reading from Field Guide of the North American Teenager: https://www.juniorlibraryguild.com/virtual-visits/?SID=fcpkdis195sv1mjagu4d96u1n3



Monday, Wednesday, Friday Writing Classes: Kelly Yang, NYT bestselling author of FRONT DESK, THREE KEYS (2020), PARACHUTES (2020), Winner of the 2019 Asian Pacific American Award for Literature, is offering free writing classes for teens online: Instagram Live @kellyyanghk at 12pm-12:30 PST, 3pm EST every M/W/F starting today!


Daily Drawing Lessons: Graphic Novelist Jarrett J. Krosoczka (Hey, Kiddo) is offering daily drawing lessons on his youtube channel during the closures: https://www.youtube.com/studiojjk


Neal Shustman Short Stories Video Series: He is uploading installments of his short stories on both soundcloud and on his youtube channel. He plans to do two or three a week.


Tuesday at 2 Weekly Webcast Serial with Author Rex Ogle: Aiden Tyler, Quaran-teen. https://www.juniorlibraryguild.com/quaran-teen?fbclid=IwAR2O3vnGDph7TFBI0zpWlNkcyILTawITo9ZAECDVl9Xl9Qrb6P7StY1kKDo


Patrick Stewart Reading a Shakespeare Sonnet a Day (To keep the doctor away) on his instagram: @sirpatstew (not an author, directly, but it is fun).

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Downingtown West Library

Mrs. Michelle Nass, Librarian

Email: mnass@dasd.org
Website: http://adventuresinlibrary.blogspot.com/
Phone: (610) 269-4400
Twitter: @dwestlibrary