Read With Pride!
June is Pride Month, when the world's lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer communities come together and celebrate the freedom to be themselves. The original organizers chose this month to pay homage to the Stonewall uprising in June 1969 in New York City, which helped spark the modern gay rights movement. In the spirit of diversity, inclusion, and the freedom to read, check out some books written by and/or featuring individuals from the LGBTQ+ community!
You can order these books at the library's textbook window, borrow them on Sora, or request them in your Summer Reading Grab Bag.
Not sure how to use Sora? Watch a short tutorial!
Return Your Books, Already!
The situation is real bad, folks. Right now, students owe the library $6,320 in currently missing materials alone--this doesn't take into account the cost of all the materials that won't come back to the library this year. We simply can't afford to replace all of these books, so we desperately need you to turn them in.
If you've missed the weekly emails the library has been sending you, then find all the info you need about returning books in this document.
Your Summer Assignment: Read What You Like
The importance of reading really can't be overstated. It doesn't matter what you plan to do with your life; reading will help you do it better.
This summer, make it a priority to find a way to enjoy reading. Comics, graphic novels, fiction, non-fiction, magazines, how-to books, electronic books, audio books--it doesn't matter. Reading is reading and it is so, so good for you.
Not sure what you enjoy, reading-wise? Relax with some great reads from a mini-library made just for you. Order a grab bag of library books to take home with you over the vacation!
Travel the World
Play tourist in a new city from the comfort of your couch with Ms. Masters' first-ever virtual vacation! Check the website and follow @NorthHighLibrary on Instagram for clues about where we're going and, of course, the trip itself at the end of June.
Summer in the City
When you need a break from your book, get outside and see what Los Angeles has to offer!
Angels Walk LA is fantastic all volunteer organization that shares the stories of Los Angeles through self-guided walking tours. I especially enjoy their Downtown options Bunker Hill and Union Station. I'll be venturing into Hollywood with their tours this summer!
If nature is more your thang, consider downloading the AllTrails app for Android or iOs. It provides a gigantic, searchable list of both curated and user-suggested hiking and biking trails from all over the U.S., so youcan find a place to hike wherever you are. The app also traces your route and gives you information about the terrain!
Reminders:
Follow us!
You'll find book recommendations, read-alouds, raffles and contests, school news and library happenings on our Instagram: @NorthHighLibrary
Win!
Read a book, post an informative review to Alexandria or Instagram, and receive an entry into our monthly raffle! For more details on how you can win, please visit the library's website.
Read All About It!
The North Wind, our school's newspaper, is full of great stories and important information. Not to mention it looks super pro! Read the latest issue on their website.
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