POLONIUS: WHAT DO YOU READ, MY LORD?
HAMLET: WORDS, WORDS, WORDS.
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE. HAMLET, ACT II SCENE II
March 2015 Vol. 1 Iss. 7
Finding (and embracing) something new and different:
For decades, the word “story” has been synonymous with “novel.” Long before the
written word, stories were shared through words and gestures; epic poems and
plays were being performed to eager groups of children and adults, and primitive
paintings depicted life struggles. Graphic works (both fiction and non-fiction) are a
way to experience stories in a new and different way, with both words and pictures.
This month, we encourage you to find stories with a little bit something extra to
them. Happy reading!
THIS MONTH
LIBRARY NEWS
GRAPHIC NOVELS ARE MORE THAN PICTURES
MARCH 5
Because I Am A Girl Civvies
Fundraiser
Interested in holocaust stories? Fantasy adventures? Tales of teen drama? Graphic
novels aren’t just about superheroes anymore; the format can be used to tell vivid
and engaging stories on just about any subject. Graphic works are the perfect
compromise between text and pictures. They allow our brain to work differently
than when it’s just reading a page of text. Expand your mind this month and check
out one of our graphic novels or non-fiction works. If there is something that you
might like to see on our shelves, let us know as we are always looking to expand the
collection!
MARCH 10
MARCH IS WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
March Break – No School (Yay!)
Celebrate the women who have made a difference in your life, both personally and
historically this month! Our lower level display features a variety of books on
everyday women who are recognized as history-makers. As scientists, activists,
politicians, artists, and more, women have made a profound impact on our world.
Civvies Day
MARCH 13
Lab Booking Calendar for April
released at 8 AM
MARCH 16 – 20
MARCH 26
OSSLT (Literacy Test)
MARCH 27 – 28
ORIGINAL STORIES NEEDED!
ThinkFast
Tall Tale Evening is back, and we want YOU!
MARCH 30 – APRIL 3
If you have a story to tell – through dance, song, film, spoken word, theatre, art –
Authorize club is hosting a night just for you. We want you to come and share your
talents and stories on April 30th. Auditions for the show begin after March break, but
make sure to sign-up outside the library before March 12th.
Holy Week – no after school
meetings
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THE BACK PAGE
NOTES IN THE MARGIN
FEATURED REVIEW
Two Generals by Scott Chantler
The graphic work Two Generals, written by Scott Chantler, is the true story
about the lives of two friends from Ontario who enlisted in the army and
fought in World War II. It is about their lives on and off the battlefield. The
book shows a point of view rarely portrayed in movies or on television. A
really interesting fact is that the book was written by the grandson of one of
the two friends. I would highly recommend reading this graphic work, and I
give it 4.5 stars out of 5. Review by Brandon Raralio, Grade 9 Student
ON DISPLAY THIS MONT H
Get into a Graphic Novel
This March, we embrace something new with
our collection of graphic novels and non-fiction
works. If history is your thing, immerse
yourself in Paul Keery and Michael Wyatt’s
Canada at War or try Maus and Maus II by Art
Spiegelman. Traditional superhero stories
might be more to your liking, so try Runaways
by Brian K. Vaughan and Adrian Alphoma, or take a look at our wide variety of manga series
including Dragonball Z and Full Metal Alchemist. Graphic works can also be used as
adaptations of popular novels; among others, we have The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman
and The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald in graphic form. Our display is full of intense and
richly illustrated pictures and words from all over the world. Come check some out today!
REEL BOOKS
The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini is one
of those stories that stay with you long after
the book or movie has ended. The film
version of the 2003 novel was released four
years after its publication and received two
Golden Globe nominations.
The Kite Runner tells the story of young
Amir, a boy living in Kabul, and his best
friend Hassan, who is the son of a servant to
Amir’s father. The story takes place during
significant historical events in Afghanistan.
A harrowing act of violence against Hassan,
which Amir fails to prevent, divides the
boys. Innocence and atonement are
expertly handled in this exceptional story.
NEW BOOKS (A SMALL SELECTION)
Fiction
Your constant star / Hasiuk, Brenda
Concrete gallery / Everheart, Chris
Outburst / Jones, Patrick
Grey eyes / Busch, Frank Christopher
Teeny little grief machines / High, Linda
Oatman
Forgive me, Leonard Peacock / Quick, Matthew
Seven wonders: a novel / Mezrich, Ben
Non-Fiction
Arctic thaw: climate change and the global race
for energy resources / McPherson, S.
Cell phones and distracted driving / Stewart,
Gail B.
World fishing / Bocknek, Jonathan
Thinking critically: online privacy / Wilcox,
Christine
The story of Pixar / Gilbert, Sara
Aung San Suu Kyi: Myanmar's freedom fighter
/ La Bella, Laura
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
What an exceptional assembly
put on by the Black History
Month
Committee.
The
students presented real issues
in a manner that had
everyone’s attention. Special
thanks goes to Ms. Chong, Ms.
Oliveira, Mr. Gill, and Mr.
Adusei on organizing the
committee and
assembly.
Thank you to the entire
committee for creating such an
important show.
IB LENTEN PROJECT
This Lenten season, the IB
students have put together a
project to help raise awareness
about homelessness. Each
week, a different focus will
guide morning reflection and
prayer, school-wide posters,
and planned activities. With the
help of Ms. Schulde and Ms.
Anderson, the IB students are
preparing to collect donations
in support of Covenant House.
SWEATER DAY – FEB 5
#mysweatermystory was a
warm success! Many staff and
students wore their favourite
or cherished sweater as we
turned down the heat in an
effort to save energy! Thank
you to the Green Team and Ms.
Oliveira for encouraging and
organizing such a fun and
environmentally
conscious
event.
AND A LITTLE HUMOUR
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