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Hot of the presses! Read up on current happenings at the CHS Library. CHS Multimedia Newsletter 2019
Thanks to all CHS students who voted in the three rounds of the CHS Banned Book contest. The final four are displayed here. Voting will begin for the CHS Book of the Year 2017 soon.
Book covers from Good Reads Before I placed these titles on a nominating lists, the works had to meet at least two of the following criteria. This open the possibility for popular as well as award winning literature to be placed on the list.
*Amazon Best YA Books 2016 So Far *American Library Association Top Ten YA Books *Barnes & Noble Best YA Books 2016 So Far *Goodreads Reader's Choice Awards (100,000 votes in nomination process -books chosen before the onsite nomination announcement) *National Book Award Distinction *Printz Award *YALSA Teen Top Ten *Other YA website recognition I included the first book of the series-even though a later one met the requirements. These were Court of thorns and roses, The fifth wave, The Raven boys, Six of Crows, Winner's curse, and The wrath of dawn. When making this decision, I determined students would have the opportunity to read the first book before the final vote. In the first round through Thursday November 10, 2016, students will receive a ballot for choosing their top five selections. I will play trailers for each of the 16 works during lunch and after school in the library. Click on the following link for viewing these clippings gelyalit.weebly.com/best-ya-books-2016.html. I will decide on the number of necessary additional rounds for determing the winner based on the preliminary vote. Mr. Calderon and I will purchase the winning books for the library collection. Pay attention to upcoming posts for the final five finalists and the winner! Image Canva CHS Yellowjacket Book of the Year 2016 Display Mr. Calderon and I strive on making the Colton High School Library an even better place for life long learning and literacy. First, consider joining the Colton High Teen Advisory Group starting next semester. This will help provide input for book purchases and library programming. Regardless of your interest in Teen Advisory, please complete the following survey. CHS Library Teen Advisory Survey 2016-17 School Year. More responses = Better service!
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Take a look at the flyer on ways you can show an act of kindness in lieu of Anti-Bullying Week.
Support the American Library Association's effort in promoting childhood literacy by participating in #Readathon2016. Check the ALA Readathon page for more information.
Image located at http://www.ala.org/news/sites/ala.org.news/files/news/pressreleaseimages/2217871_orig.jpg CJUSD Students and Staff: If you need to know your library & textbook status, please add the Destiny Library Quest App to your smartphone. The following Google Doc includes Login, Username & Password Information. Destiny Library Quest Google Doc Image located http://www.follettlearning.com/wcsstore/FSSMarketingStore/images/LibraryManagement/ management_systems_library_management-7.jpg Do you enjoy reading young adult literature? Would you like to meet renowned YA authors? If yes, consider attending the Ontario Teen Book Fest at Colony High School on Saturday March 12, 2016. More information is available at http://www.ontariotbf.org/
Face on the milk carton You Tube Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRYdIP6ZdKQ Forever Animoto Video http://bit.ly/XXrUQ4 A Commemorative You Tube VideoFood for Thought: News Discussion Banned Books Week Banned Books Week: 10 Most Challenged Books of 2013
Banned Books Week Infographics: Huffington Post Banned Books Week: Challenges to Inland School's Stir Debate Highland Park ISD Suspends Seven Books After Parents Protest Content It's Banned Books Week: Here are 5 classic books to celebrate with Stoking the Fire: Banned Books Week Reminds Us that Censorship is a Year Round Problem As Earth Day draws near, ask the following question. How have you made earth a better place to live? SEOL (Sustainable Environment for Quality of Life) has posted a listing of 100 ways to improve the environment http://www.wright.edu/sustainability/assets/100-ways.pdf. Take a look to determine how you have contributed to this important life sustaining cause. CHS students are also eligible to enter a book drawing for free summer reading books by completing the form included below by Thursday May 15, 2014. Image located at http://www.nps.gov/cabr/parkmgmt/images/Earth.jpg
CHS students have narrowed the 22 best selling & acclaimed 2013 YA books to the final selections. Please pick up a ballot to select the book most deserving of the honor CHS 2013 YA Book of the Year from Wednesday December 4-Thursday December 12, 2013. Make your final decision by clicking on the following images to view the trailers.
Image from http://www.mymcpl.org/_uploaded_resources/award-winning-books.jpg?1286373208 Book cover images from Good Reads Are you interested in more current & high interest YA books for the library. The CHS will host the third annual YA Book of the Year from Monday November 4-Friday December 6, 2013 to accomplish this purpose. Trailers from the Young Adult Library Association (YALSA) 2013 Teen Book of the Year, Top Amazon/Barnes & Noble YA 2013 books so far, and Teen Reads selctions will be shown during lunches and after school at the CHS library. Students will vote on the books they would like to see on the shelves. The elimination rounds will be from 22-10, 10-5, and 5-1. Mr. Calderon and I will purchased the 1 for each of the final 5 and 2 for the winning book. More details for each of the books is available at http://gelyalit.weebly.com/best-ya-books-2013.html We encourage all CHS staff & student participation. Image located http://gelyalit.weebly.com/best-ya-books-2013.html Are you surprised or in agreeement with these books being challenged or banned in certain schools or cities across the country? Make your own decisions by clicking on the following Glogster images for details. The American Library Association (ALA) commemorates Banned Book Week every year to speak out against censorship in late September. Due to extenuating personal and professional circumstances, the CHS library will celebrate this event from Tuesday October 22-Friday November 1, 2013. Check out the main display and participate in the contests to win books and other prizes. The book drawings will occur during Spooky lunches on the final day. Information is available at the front CHS library circulation desk.
Now that registration & textbook distribution is finished, the CHS library is back in business for the 2013-14 school year. Check out new worthwhile books for recreational use. Pay attention to upcoming announcements about library programs.
Image located at http://www.freedigitalphotos.net/ I welcome CHS students and staff to view and vote on favorite applications from the CJUSD Technology Demo either during first or second lunch at the library starting next week. I will make detailed how-to screencasts from top selections. For those who are unable to attend, I have embedded the presentation here. As the end of the school approaches, I must assess ways I can improve library services for the 2012-13 year. Please complete the survey so Mr. Calderon and I may better address student needs. Those who complete the questionaire by Friday May 11, 2012 will be eligible for a final end-of-the-school year book drawing.
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AuthorI am Ms. April Geltch, Colton High School Librarian. Library Information
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