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Ms. Drinkwater as Sally O'Malley

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Friday, 1/29/21 - Dress up as a Book Character

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Friday, 1/29/21 - Dress up as a Book Character

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"Miss Nelson is Missing" by James Marshall

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"Miss Nelson is Missing" by James Marshall

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Ms. Sittig as Miss Nelson

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Checkout what Holocaust Remembrance Books we have read!

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Book Series Popular List - Thank you for participating today!

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Book Series Popular List - Thank you for participating today!

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High School Popular Book List - Thank you for participating today!

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High School Popular Book List - Thank you for participating today!

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Middle School Popular Book List - Thank you for participating today!

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Middle School Popular Book List - Thank you for participating today!

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Thank you for sharing your favorite books today!

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Thank you for sharing your favorite books today!

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I learned that they had to wear a star in a special spot.

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Ms. Romano

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Tue. Book or Series Recommendation PBVS Celebrates Literacy Week

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Wednesday, 1/27/21 - Holocaust Remembrance

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Wednesday, 1/27/21 - Holocaust Remembrance

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Study Holocaust Remembrance by learning about books concerning this tragedy.  Complete this form http://l.sdpbc.net/0j8ql and share your results.

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"Like A Wrinkle in Time (Miranda's favorite book), When You Reach Me far surpasses the usual whodunit or sci-fi adventure to become an incandescent exploration of 'life, death, and the beauty of it all.'" -The Washington Post

This Newbery Medal winner that has been called "smart and mesmerizing," (The New York Times) and "superb" (The Wall Street Journal) will appeal to readers of all types, especially those who are looking for a thought-provoking mystery with a mind-blowing twist.

Shortly after a fall-out with her best friend, sixth grader Miranda starts receiving mysterious notes, and she doesn't know what to do. The notes tell her that she must write a letter-a true story, and that she can't share her mission with anyone.

It would be easy to ignore the strange messages, except that whoever is leaving them has an uncanny ability to predict the future. If that is the case, then Miranda has a big problem-because the notes tell her that someone is going to die, and she might be too late to stop it.

Winner of the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award for Fiction
A New York Times Bestseller and Notable Book
Five Starred Reviews
A Junior Library Guild Selection

"Absorbing." - People

"Readers ... are likely to find themselves chewing over the details of this superb and intricate tale long afterward." - The Wall Street Journal

"Lovely and almost impossibly clever." - The Philadelphia Inquirer

"It's easy to imagine readers studying Miranda's story as many times as she's read L'Engle's, and spending hours pondering the provocative questions it raises." - Publishers Weekly, Starred review

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"Like A Wrinkle in Time (Miranda's favorite book), When You Reach Me far surpasses the usual whodunit or sci-fi adventure to become an incandescent exploration of 'life, death, and the beauty of it all.'" -The Washington Post This Newbery Medal winner that has been called "smart and mesmerizing," (The New York Times) and "superb" (The Wall Street Journal) will appeal to readers of all types, especially those who are looking for a thought-provoking mystery with a mind-blowing twist.

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The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch & Jeffrey Zazlow

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The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch & Jeffrey Zazlow

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I think everyone (but especially teenagers) should read this book. In 2006, when he was only 45 years old, Randy Pausch was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and learned he had only three to six months to live. One month later, the Carnegie Mellon University professor delivered his last lecture, “The Last Lecture: Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams.” Despite his grim prognosis, the book is surprisingly uplifting; it reminds readers of the importance of chasing dreams and encourages them to focus on what’s truly important in life.

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"We cannot change the cards we are dealt, just how we play the hand."---Randy Pausch

A lot of professors give talks titled "The Last Lecture." Professors are asked to consider their demise and to ruminate on what matters most to them. And while they speak, audiences can't help but mull the same question: What wisdom would we impart to the world if we knew it was our last chance? If we had to vanish tomorrow, what would we want as our legacy?

When Randy Pausch, a computer science professor at Carnegie Mellon, was asked to give such a lecture, he didn't have to imagine it as his last, since he had recently been diagnosed with terminal cancer. But the lecture he gave--"Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams"--wasn't about dying. It was about the importance of overcoming obstacles, of enabling the dreams of others, of seizing every moment (because "time is all you have...and you may find one day that you have less than you think"). It was a summation of everything Randy had come to believe. It was about living.

In this book, Randy Pausch has combined the humor, inspiration and intelligence that made his lecture such a phenomenon and given it an indelible form. It is a book that will be shared for generations to come.

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"We cannot change the cards we are dealt, just how we play the hand."---Randy PauschA lot of professors give talks titled "The Last Lecture." Professors are asked to consider their demise and to ruminate on what matters most to them.

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Mrs. Ciotti

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"Wouldn't Take Nothing For My Journey Now" by Maya Angelou

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"Wouldn't Take Nothing For My Journey Now" by Maya Angelou

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- Mrs. Terribile

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Maya Angelou, one of the best-loved authors of our time shares the wisdom of a remarkable life in this bestselling spiritual classic.

This is Maya Angelou talking from the heart, down to earth and real, but also inspiring. This is a book to be treasured, a book about being in all ways a woman, about living well, about the power of the word, and about the power of spirituality to move and shape your life. Passionate, lively, and lyrical, Maya Angelou's latest unforgettable work offers a gem of truth on every page.

Maya Angelou speaks out . . .

On Faith: "I'm taken aback when people walk up to me and tell me they are Christians. My first response is the question 'Already?' It seems to me a lifelong endeavor to try to live the life of a Christian. It is in the search itself that one finds ecstasy."

On Racism: "It is time for parents to teach young people early on that in diversity there is beauty and there is strength. We all should know that diversity makes for a rich tapestry, and we must understand that all the threads of the tapestry are equal in value no matter their color."

On Taking Time for Ourselves: "Each person deserves a day away in which no problems are confronted, no solutions searched for. Each of us needs to withdraw from the cares which will not withdraw from us. A day away acts as a spring tonic. It can dispel rancor, transform indecision, and renew the spirit."

On Death and Grieving: "When I sense myself filling with rage at the absence of a beloved, I try as soon as possible to remember that my concerns should be focused on what I can learn from my departed love. What legacy was left which can help me in the art of living a good life?"

On Style: "Style is as unique and nontransferable and perfectly personal as a fingerprint. It is wise to take the time to develop one's own way of being, increasing those things one does well and eliminating the elements in one's character which can hinder and diminish the good personality."

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Wouldn't Take Nothing for My Journey Now

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Maya Angelou, one of the best-loved authors of our time shares the wisdom of a remarkable life in this bestselling spiritual classic. This is Maya Angelou talking from the heart, down to earth and real, but also inspiring.

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This book series contains 4 books. 4 kids on a track team each have different and very touching backstories.

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I recommend the book series Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton. There are two books in the series, Jurassic Park and The Lost World. The series use of genetics and science as well as many real dinosaurs makes it an excellent series to read. - Geoffrey C.

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- Anjali N.

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I won't describe what I look like. Whatever you're thinking, it's probably worse.

August Pullman was born with a facial deformity that, up until now, has prevented him from going to a mainstream school. Starting 5th grade at Beecher Prep, he wants nothing more than to be treated as an ordinary kid-but his new classmates can't get past Auggie's extraordinary face. WONDER, now a #1 New York Times bestseller and included on the Texas Bluebonnet Award master list, begins from Auggie's point of view, but soon switches to include his classmates, his sister, her boyfriend, and others. These perspectives converge in a portrait of one community's struggle with empathy, compassion, and acceptance.

"Wonder is the best kids' book of the year," said Emily Bazelon, senior editor at Slate.com and author of Sticks and Stones: Defeating the Culture of Bullying and Rediscovering the Power of Character and Empathy. In a world where bullying among young people is an epidemic, this is a refreshing new narrative full of heart and hope. R.J. Palacio has called her debut novel "a meditation on kindness" -indeed, every reader will come away with a greater appreciation for the simple courage of friendship. Auggie is a hero to root for, a diamond in the rough who proves that you can't blend in when you were born to stand out.

Join the conversation: #thewonderofwonder

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I won't describe what I look like. Whatever you're thinking, it's probably worse. August Pullman was born with a facial deformity that, up until now, has prevented him from going to a mainstream school. Starting 5th grade at Beecher Prep, he wants nothing more than to be treated as an ordinary kid-but his new classmates can't get past Auggie's extraordinary face.

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by A.S. King Covers generational loss & internal struggle as a result of his grandfather being a prisoner of war/missing in action. Added by Ms. Sittig

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Lucky Linderman didn't ask for his life. He didn't ask his grandfather not to come home from the Vietnam War. He didn't ask for a father who never got over it. He didn't ask for a mother who keeps pretending their dysfunctional family is fine. And he didn't ask to be the target of Nader McMillan's relentless bullying, which has finally gone too far.

But Lucky has a secret--one that helps him wade through the daily mundane torture of his life. In his dreams, Lucky escapes to the war-ridden jungles of Laos--the prison his grandfather couldn't escape--where Lucky can be a real man, an adventurer, and a hero. It's dangerous and wild, and it's a place where his life just might be worth living. But how long can Lucky keep hiding in his dreams before reality forces its way inside?

Michael L. Printz Honor recipient A.S. King's smart, funny and boldly original writing shines in this powerful novel about learning to cope with the shrapnel life throws at you and taking a stand against it.

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Lucky Linderman didn't ask for his life. He didn't ask his grandfather not to come home from the Vietnam War. He didn't ask for a father who never got over it. He didn't ask for a mother who keeps pretending their dysfunctional family is fine.

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The Light in the Forest by Conrad Richter

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The Light in the Forest by Conrad Richter

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I read this book many years ago, but I still remember the profound emotion I felt as I turned every page.

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- Mrs. Barnes

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I love ALL of Jodi Picoult's books! I picked the one that sticks out because it takes place near where I grew up :) - Miss Drinkwater

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“Children of Blood and Bone” by Tomi Adeyami

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“Children of Blood and Bone” by Tomi Adeyami

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Named one of TIME magazine's 100 most influential people, Tomi Adeyemi is a Hugo and Nebula Award-winning Nigerian-American writer and storyteller based in Los Angeles, CA. After graduating from Harvard University with an honors degree in English literature, she studied West African mythology, religion, and culture in Salvador, Brazil.Her first novel, Children of Blood and Bone, debuted at #1 on The New York Times Bestseller list and is being developed into a movie by Disney's Fox & Lucasfilm. Its highly anticipated sequel, Children of Virtue and Vengeance,also debuted at #1 on the New York Times Bestseller list. When she's not working or playing with puppies, Tomi can be found teaching creative writing at thewritersroadmap.net. In 2020, she was named one of Forbes 30 Under 30 in Media, and her website has been named one of the 101 best websites for writers by Writer's Digest.

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Instant New York Times BestsellerTIME Top 100 Fantasy Books of All TimeTIME 100: Most Influential People of 2020New York Times Notable Children's Books of 2018 TIME Top 10 Best YA and Children's Books of 2018NPR's Book Concierge 2018 Great Reads List Buzzfeed's 24 Best YA Books of 2018Bustle's Top 25 Best Young Adults Books of 20182018 Kirkus Prize Finalist YALSA William C.

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by Shannon Messenger - added by Sophia S.

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A New York Times bestselling series
A USA TODAY bestselling series
A California Young Reader Medal-winning series
In this riveting series opener, a telepathic girl must figure out why she is the key to her brand-new world before the wrong person finds the answer first.
Twelve-year-old Sophie has never quite fit into her life. She's skipped multiple grades and doesn't really connect with the older kids at school, but she's not comfortable with her family, either. The reason? Sophie's a Telepath, someone who can read minds. No one knows her secret-at least, that's what she thinks...

But the day Sophie meets Fitz, a mysterious (and adorable) boy, she learns she's not alone. He's a Telepath too, and it turns out the reason she has never felt at home is that, well...she isn't. Fitz opens Sophie's eyes to a shocking truth, and she is forced to leave behind her family for a new life in a place that is vastly different from what she has ever known.

But Sophie still has secrets, and they're buried deep in her memory for good reason: The answers are dangerous and in high-demand. What is her true identity, and why was she hidden among humans? The truth could mean life or death-and time is running out.

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A New York Times bestselling series A USA TODAY bestselling series A California Young Reader Medal-winning series In this riveting series opener, a telepathic girl must figure out why she is the key to her brand-new world before the wrong person finds the answer first.Twelve-year-old Sophie has never quite fit into her life.

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Micheline Helsing is a tetrachromat -- a girl who sees the auras of the undead in a prismatic spectrum. As one of the last descendants of the Van Helsing lineage, she has trained since childhood to destroy monsters both corporeal and spiritual: the corporeal undead go down by the bullet, the spiritual undead by the lens. With an analog SLR camera as her best weapon, Micheline exorcises ghosts by capturing their spiritual energy on film. She's aided by her crew: Oliver, a techno-whiz and the boy who developed her camera's technology; Jude, who can predict death; and Ryder, the boy Micheline has known and loved forever.

When a routine ghost hunt goes awry, Micheline and the boys are infected with a curse known as a soulchain. As the ghostly chains spread through their bodies, Micheline learns that if she doesn't exorcise her entity in seven days or less, she and her friends will die. Now pursued as a renegade agent by her monster-hunting father, Leonard Helsing, she must track and destroy an entity more powerful than anything she's faced before . . . or die trying.

Lock, stock, and lens, she's in for one hell of a week.

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Micheline Helsing is a tetrachromat -- a girl who sees the auras of the undead in a prismatic spectrum. As one of the last descendants of the Van Helsing lineage, she has trained since childhood to destroy monsters both corporeal and spiritual: the corporeal undead go down by the bullet, the spiritual undead by the lens.

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"A Series of Unfortunate Events" by Lemony Snicket

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"A Series of Unfortunate Events" by Lemony Snicket

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Dylan T. - The book (series) is intriguing.

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Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire are intelligent children. They are charming, and resourceful, and have pleasant facial features. Unfortunately, they are exceptionally unlucky.

In the first two books alone, the three youngsters encounter a greedy and repulsive villain, itchy clothing, a disastrous fire, a plot to steal their fortune, a lumpy bed, a deadly serpent, a large brass reading lamp, a long knife, and a terrible odour.

In the tradition of great storytellers, from Dickens to Dahl, comes an exquisitely dark comedy that is both literary and irreverent, hilarious and deftly crafted. Never before has a tale of three likeable and unfortunate children been quite so enchanting, or quite so uproariously unhappy.

Ages 10+

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A Series of Unfortunate Events #1: The Bad Beginning

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Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire are intelligent children. They are charming, and resourceful, and have pleasant facial features. Unfortunately, they are exceptionally unlucky. In the first two books alone, the three youngsters encounter a greedy and repulsive villain, itchy clothing, a disastrous fire, a plot to steal their fortune, a lumpy bed, a deadly serpent, a large brass reading lamp, a long knife, and a terrible odour.

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I love this book, but I love this copy because my dad gave it to me when I was 12. It has beautiful illustrations. I felt so grown-up to be trusted with such a beautiful book. Three decades later, it appears I can still be trusted with it. My dad is gone, but I feel his presence in this book.

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Thursday, 1/28/21 - Middle & High School Popular Book Lists

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Thursday, 1/28/21 - Middle & High School Popular Book Lists

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Check off all the books you have read from a list http://l.sdpbc.net/egm05 and share your results.

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Thursday, 1/28/21 Book List: Check off all the books you have read from the lists below and share your results. PBC Library http://www.pbclibrary.org/ - Please also join us today for the Stories in Art Live! Norton Museum Art Livestream at 11am https://youtu.be/jrsYbwD_yGU

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Tuesday, 1/26/21 - Book or Series Recommendation

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Tuesday, 1/26/21 - Book or Series Recommendation

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Share the title and author of a book you recommend to other students.  Add a Comment Here :)

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Celebrate Literacy Week Jan 25 - 29 Monday - Favorite Book Share a picture holding your favorite book Tuesday - Book Recommendation Share the title and author of a book you recommend Wednesday - Holocaust Remembrance Honor the Holocaust by learning about books about this tragedy Thursday - Book L...

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"Of Beetles and Angels" by Mawi Asgedom

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Mawi Asgedom graduated from Harvard University and delivered his class commencement address in 1999. Now 25 years old, he is a successful inspirational speaker at schools, community groups, churches, and businesses. He lives in Chicago.

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An autobiography of a boy who, at the age of three, fled civil war in Ethiopia by walking with his mother and brother to a Sudanese refugee camp, and later moved to Chicago and earned a scholarship to Harvard University.

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