Librarians Can Do It!

I saw this image, reminiscent of Rosie the Riveter and thought "yes, librarians can do it!" Now that the possibility of a teacher strike is over I can breathe a sigh of relief. Though part of me still wants to stand up and fight. It is hard to turn off that energy once it is flowing. So now I have to turn that desire to fight for what is best for students towards my library. It is time to... order more books! 

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If Only

This book was recommended by a student who reads voraciously. Once it was finally back in the library I took it home to read. I started reading it without knowing anything about it and was surprised and hooked. The book focuses on Corinna, as summer is ending and 8th grade is starting. But this year is much harder for Corinna because her mother has recently died of cancer. If Only deals with the grief of a lost parent in an honest but touching way. Corinna struggles with how her mom's death is affecting her friendships, her new worries about her dad and just how to get through each day. Not many books deal with such a real topic in a truthful yet positive way. An excellent book!

FIC GEI - for middle school only