Think before you post

Words are extremely powerful!  One can never know how much your words, written or spoken, can effect another person.  In The Last Message Received, compiled by Emily Trunko readers view the last messages of people who submitted quotes & stories to Emily through Tumblr.  Many of the messages are deeply sad but thought provoking.  The end of the book gives readers positive resources for those in need of help.  The Last Message Received really makes you think about what you say and do, whether it is written or spoken.  Remember what you learned in Kindergarten, "If you don't have something nice to say, don't say it all."   So be kind, celebrate those around!

Beyond the Book

The next student book club is this, Thursday!

KPHS students are welcome to join us as we discuss The Strange and Beautiful Sorrows of Ava Lavender by Leslye Walton.

Follow the interesting family history of Ava Lavender as she uncovers her families mysterious secrets.  This magical realism novel will have you yearning to know more.

New books coming!

We have new books coming to this shelves this week!  What is is on your "to be read" list?

Halloween is near!

Stop by the library and select one of our wrapped books.  It might be a trick or treat!  

Beyond the Book Student Book Club

The next student book club will meet on October 26th @ 9 am in the library.  We will discuss I Hunt Killers by Barry Lyga.  Stop by the library to check out a copy.

Seventeen-year-old Jazz learned all about being a serial killer from his notorious "Dear Old Dad." Believing he can fight his own urges and right some of his father's wrongs, Jazz helps the police catch the town's newest murderer, "The Impressionist," but, in doing so, he discovers he may have more in common with his father than he thought. -Summary taken from publisher.

Get in the Game, Read!

Library orientation has been completed for all English 9th grade classes; however, I wanted to share the theme and video made with Animoto.  

Get in the Game, Read!

Welcome Back!

We have had a rocky start to the beginning of the school year, but that is okay, 
we are resilient! We are K-Park!

Get in the Game, READ!

I did not see the end of this book coming!  WOW!  I wonder how it compares to the movie.

"The story of a teenage girl who's literally allergic to the outside world. When a new family moves in next door, she begins a complicated romance that challenges everything she's ever known. The narrative unfolds via vignettes, diary entries, texts, charts, lists, illustrations, and more"--Provided by publisher.

This Stephenie Meyer does not have aliens, hosts, vampires or werewolves and it is still a good read!

"An ex-agent on the run from her former employers must take one more case to clear her name and save her life."--Provided by publisher.

All is Pieces is a TAYSHAS 2018 nominee book.  Fast paced and my heart went out to Savannah, who tries so hard to keep it all together for her younger brother. 

"A girl struggles to take care of her younger brother with special needs while confronting her own anger issues"--Provided by publisher.

Library News @ The Park

April Library News

Read with your Peeps! Celebrate National Library Month & National Poetry Month!

1.  The March Book Madness winner was Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys.  If you have not read it, check out a copy today!

2.  Have you ever tried "spine poetry?"  Stop by the library and see how it works.

3.  Stop by the library on Fridays (listen for announcements) during lunch to check out our Mobile Makerspace activities and GOATs (Games on a Table).

4.  The next Beyond the Book student book club will be held on Thursday, April 13th.  We will discuss The Dead I Know by Scot Gardner & To All the Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han.

5.  Staff book club will be on Thursday, April 27th at the ISC!  We will discuss Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger.

MBM Winner?

Salt to the Sea received the most votes during our March Book Madness event!

Last week of MBM!

We are down to the final 2 books!
Salt to the Sea vs. Looking for Alaska
Please vote by Friday, March 24th to pick the winner!

An Ember in the Ashes

The next Beyond the Book student book club will discuss two books.  One of them is An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir.  This book has been out long enough to have a sequel but I just recently gotten around to reading it from my ever growing list.  Let me just say this one is intense!  It follows the theme we have read lately in YA books of the oppressed main character overcoming the dominating government tried up nicely with a love triangle.
Laia has lost everyone in her family but her brother who has been kidnapped by the Empire.  She works with the resistance as a spy in hopes of freeing her brother.  But she quickly learns she cannot trust the resistance and teams up with the Commandant's son.  But can she really trust him?  And will she save her brother?  The story moves quickly which kept me interested; however, the "kids killing kids" action that readers continue to see in YA novels is really too much for my taste.  Maybe because I am not a teenager but I just really need something with a little less violence. Despite the intensity, the story is strong and the plot well developed.  I cannot wait to hear what the student book club thinks!

Pick the FINAL 4 March Book Madness

Our students have selected the ELITE 8, now it is time for the FINAL 4!  Students & staff may vote on the library website or scan the QR code sheet by the library.  
The ELITE 8 are:
Looking for Alaska
Fangirl
Dorothy Must Die
City of Bones
The Serpent King
Salt to the Sea
Red Queen
We Were Liars
Which ones will make it to the FINAL 4?

The Girl I Used to Be

Olivia's was dropped off at a Walmart when she was three years old after witnessing her mother murdered.  Fourteen years later she tries to piece together why her father would have done something so horrible. However, new evidence may prove his innocence. Olivia goes back in search of the killer, only to make sure she is not the next victim.

April Henry takes readers on a fast pace murder mystery, well worth the read.

The Girl I Used to Be
F HEN Mystery

TEEN TECH WEEK!

Stop by the library this week March 6th- 10th for various Tech & STEM activities!

March Book Madness

Here at Park we are getting geared up for March Book Madness!  Books were selected from a list of top reads on our campus and new releases.  Students & staff may scan our QR code sheet or go to the KPHS Library website to vote!  The ELITE 8 will be announced on March 3rd!  Let the reading and voting begin!

Reading Right Now

So my TBR list grows each day with all the new Young Adult books out right now!  One book at a time, right?  Currently, I am reading Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys a historical fiction author. It is a page turner!

All American Boys

All American Boys by Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely  (F REY Young Adult)
Sixteen year old Rashad is accused of stealing a bag of potato chips, which leads to his brutal arrest.  Quinn witnesses the arrest by the police officer who is the brother of his best friend.  Quinn is torn about whether to share what he saw as tensions arise between friends and family.  
I like that this book is written by two authors and the chapters alternate between characters.  The subject matter is relevant to current issues and places readers in a "what would you do scenario."  All American Boys will definitely spark student discussion.