Category Archives: Hi-Low/Quick Read
“My Life with the Lincolns”
My Life with the Lincolns by Gayle Brandeis Mina Edelman thinks that her family—her parents and the three girls—are the Lincolns reincarnated. Her dad, whose initials are ABE, has gotten involved in the Civil Rights Movement during the summer of … Continue reading
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
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
Horror: Night Fall series
More interesting books for high school students who are learning to read or improving their reading skills. Today we’re looking at Night Fall, a horror series. At Colony High, we’ve created a section in the book stacks just for these … 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
“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
New Series–Quick Reads
Two New Series I’m always on the lookout for books that appeal to teens who are English learners. Unfortunately, they aren’t always easy to find. Most books written at a reading level that challenges you and pushes your reading skills … Continue reading
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