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         <description><![CDATA[<p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://soraapp.com">Borrow Sora eBooks, audio, and read-alongs.</a> To log in, search for <strong>Synergy School </strong>(we are part of the <strong>BAISL Shared Digital Collection</strong>) and use your <strong>first name plus last initial(s)</strong>.</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Read eBooks, audio books, and watch videos. Now 24/7 access from home and school. Middle schoolers, go to <a href="http://kids.getepic.com/students">http://kids.getepic.com/students</a>, enter class code <strong>zkc3484 </strong>and select your name to get started!&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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         <title>Britannica School</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>A great place to start your research. To login, password: <strong>library</strong>.</div>]]></description>
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         <title>Gale in Context: Middle School</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Dig into your research with this database for middle schoolers. To login, password: <strong>library</strong>.</div>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Dive in, explore, and search with this database for elementary students. To login, password: <strong>library</strong>.</div>]]></description>
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         <title>Noodletools - Research Management</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>A tool to help students manage their research.&nbsp; To login, use your <strong>synergystudents.org email</strong>, password: <strong>synergy</strong></p>]]></description>
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         <title>Newsela</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Current news and non-fiction (grades 2-12).&nbsp; Ask your teacher for your classroom code.</div>]]></description>
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         <title>Britannica Escolar</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Spanish language research database (1st-12th grade).&nbsp; To login, password: <strong>library</strong>.</div>]]></description>
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         <title>San Francisco Public Library</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Use your SFPL card to access ebooks, audiobooks, videos, <a href="https://sfpl.org/articles-databases">do research</a> and get homework help. Any student of a San Francisco school can <a href="https://sfpl.libanswers.com/faq/65116">apply for a library card</a>.&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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         <title>Alexandria Library Catalog</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://synergy.goalexandria.com/">Search Synergy's collection of print book</a>s. To login, username:<strong> first name plus last initial(s)</strong>, password: <strong>synergy</strong></p>]]></description>
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         <title>Questions? Contact me!</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Susanne DeRisi, Librarian<br>library@synergyschool.org</div><div>(415) 579-0033</div>]]></description>
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         <title>Teaching Books</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Get help finding books you like, author videos and book readings, and more. </div>]]></description>
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         <title>How to get an SFPL Card</title>
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         <title>Gale in Context: Environmental Studies</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Explore environmental issues like climate change, pollution, water rights, etc.</div>]]></description>
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         <title>Gale Interactive: Science</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Use interactive tools to zoom, rotate, and explore 3D models. Covers biology, chemistry, human anatomy, and earth/space science.</div>]]></description>
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         <title>Summer Reading Resources</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Wondering what to read this summer? Here are some book lists and recommendation services to help!</p><p><br></p><p>2026 Summer Reading Book Lists</p><ul><li><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://sfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/display/378227437/3014496758">SFUSD/SFPL Grades 6-8</a> and <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://sfpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/display/378227437/3014496267">Grades 9-12</a></p></li><li><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.ala.org/sites/default/files/2026-04/2026-ALSC-summer-reading-68.pdf">American Library Association Grades 6-8</a></p></li><li><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://wtpsite.wordpress.com/2026/05/12/2026-summer-reading-list/">We are Kid Lit Collective</a></p></li><li><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.hbook.com/story/2026-summer-reading-middle-school">Horn Book Magazine Grades 6-8</a> and <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.hbook.com/story/2026-summer-reading-high-school">High School</a></p></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Awards &amp; “Best of” Book Lists</p><ul><li><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://apps.npr.org/best-books/#tags=kids%E2%80%99+books&amp;view=covers&amp;year=2025">NPR Books We Love 2025 Kids</a> and <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://apps.npr.org/best-books/#tags=young+adult&amp;view=covers&amp;year=2025">Young Adult</a></p></li><li><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.yalsa.ala.org/thehub/2026/02/10/2026-quick-pick-for-reluctant-readers/">YALSA 2026 Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers</a></p></li><li><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.yalsa.ala.org/thehub/2026/02/09/2026-best-fiction-for-young-adults-list/">YALSA 2026 Best Fiction for Young Adults List</a></p></li><li><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.yalsa.ala.org/thehub/2026/02/11/2026-amazing-audiobooks-list/">YALSA 2026 Amazing Audiobooks List</a></p></li><li><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.yalsa.ala.org/thehub/2026/02/12/2026-great-graphic-novels-for-teens/https://www.yalsa.ala.org/thehub/2026/02/12/2026-great-graphic-novels-for-teens/">YALSA 2026 Great Graphic Novels for Teens</a></p></li><li><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blogs/the-scoop/2026-youth-media-award-winners/">2026 ALA Youth Media Award Winners</a></p></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Reading Recommendation Services</p><ul><li><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.teachingbooks.net/readersAdvisory.cgi">TeachingBooks Reader’s Advisory</a></p></li><li><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://login.ezproxy.sfpl.org/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,uid&amp;profile=novplus">NoveList Plus reading recommendation service</a> (requires SFPL card)</p></li></ul>]]></description>
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