Category Archives: Family Problems
For Read 180 and English Learner students
High Interest Series Check for these books in our new library section: 372.41 Choices series: The Choices series is for teens who are emerging readers. They are not complete stories. They set up situations that require teens to make a … Continue reading
“The Art of Fielding”
The Art of Fielding by Chad Harbach All right—this really is a book for mature readers, but it’s such wonderful storytelling on so many levels that I want to include a review of it. Add to that the fact that … Continue reading
“Self Storage”
Self Storage by Gayle Brandeis How difficult is it for the ordinary you or me to do the right thing? Well, if we are middle class and living in the US, usually, it’s not too tough. We are supported by … Continue reading
Bluford series: Five new titles are here!
The popular Bluford series is here! We’ve got all 15 titles now. And there are 5 copies of each one, so come on over and check them out! If you want to know which of the Bluford books are sequels or what order you … Continue reading
Surviving Southside
Finally! Some good, interesting books for high school students who are learning to read or improving their reading skills. I’ve mentioned that we’ve been buying these books. Well, now most of them are here. I plan to post about … Continue reading
“What Can(t) Wait”
What Can(t) Wait by Ashley Hope Perez Marisa’s dad is a Mexican immigrant. He’s had a hard life in the shadow of his stepmother and as an adult always reminds his kids that: family is everything; hard work is what … Continue reading
“Story of a Girl”
When Deanna was only thirteen years old, her father caught her having sex in the back of a car with Tommy, a seventeen-year-old friend of Deanna’s brother. Bad, yes. Embarrassing, yes. But what ruins Deanna’s reputation is that Tommy—who, after … Continue reading
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