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The Librarian's Sidekick wrote a new post, Read ebooks!, on the site Upper School Library 3 years ago
Hi students,
With the EDB-mandated closure, you may be sitting at home right now wishing you had a good book to read. I’m currently reading Adam Gidwitz’s novel A Tale Dark & Grimm. You see what he did th […]
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The Librarian's Sidekick wrote a new post, What’s Your Book? -watch this video!, on the site Upper School Library 3 years, 1 month ago
During this busy final week of school, as we approach the winter holiday , I was able to sit down with the new Head of School, Ms. Jane Camblin, to ask her about a book she’s read recently. Not only is it a good […]
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The Librarian's Sidekick wrote a new post, Winter (break) is coming…, on the site Upper School Library 3 years, 1 month ago
The winter holiday is almost here
And you know what that means…
Reading, sleeping, (reading), spending time with friends, (reading), spending time with family, (reading), eating, (reading)…Come to the […]
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The Librarian's Sidekick wrote a new post, Golden Dragon Awards – the nominees have been announced!!, on the site Upper School Library 3 years, 2 months ago
Join in on choosing the award winners for the 2019-2020 Golden Dragon Awards!
This is the 4th year of the Hong Kong-based, student’s choice book awards. And it’s your opportunity to make your opinions heard by […]
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The Librarian's Sidekick wrote a new post, A great character and fun to read!!, on the site Upper School Library 3 years, 3 months ago
CDNIS hosted New York Times bestselling author Kelly Yang yesterday!
Have you heard of Kelly Yang and her book Front Desk? It’s got a bunch of awards and nominations!Here’s a summary of this novel: think […]
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The Librarian's Sidekick wrote a new post, What’s Your Book? (episode 14), on the site Upper School Library 3 years, 4 months ago
Today, Ms Kirchner has a quick chat about a book she read over the summer, Becoming by Michelle Obama.
As you’ll see, she was moved by Ms Obama’s words and dedication to causes about which she feels […]
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The Librarian's Sidekick commented on the post, New arrivals to spice up your summer reading!, on the site Upper School Library 3 years, 4 months ago
In reply to: myrnaholm wrote a new post, New arrivals to spice up your summer reading!, on the site Upper School Library On Monday we received a shipment of new books — just in time for you to stock up on reading materials for […] ViewI’m reading Michelle Obama’s autobiography now. It’s very good and inspiring!!
Everyone is talking (and singing!!) about Dear Evan Hansen…is it as good as everyone says?? -
The Librarian's Sidekick wrote a new post, 61 days of summer…reading!, on the site Upper School Library 3 years, 4 months ago
Ahhhhh, summer holiday: sleeping, eating, travelling, playing video games ALL the time…
Doesn’t it feel like FOREVER ago?!Here’s your chance to reflect upon the summer. Did you do any reading-at the beach, […]
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The Librarian's Sidekick wrote a new post, What’s Your Book? (episode 13), on the site Upper School Library 5 years, 8 months ago
Hey everyone!!
It’s me…Mrs Jablonowski…the Librarian’s Sidekick!! I’m bringing you the final episode of What’s Your Book?…so I thought I’d have a chat with you about the books I love to read!!It […]
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The Librarian's Sidekick wrote a new post, What’s Your Book? (episode 12), on the site Upper School Library 5 years, 8 months ago
She may not be an Upper School teacher…BUT…many of you were taught by Ms Kinsinger when you were in the Lower School and/or you’ve been directed by her in a musical!!
So here she is now, on the library […]
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The Librarian's Sidekick wrote a new post, Summertime reading!, on the site Upper School Library 5 years, 8 months ago
Are you in Grade 11?…then keep reading! If not, skip down the page to read some recommendations for you, too!
Grade 11sIn addition to the IBDP prescribed books, the library now has a selection of books from […]
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The Librarian's Sidekick wrote a new post, What’s Your Book? (episode 11), on the site Upper School Library 5 years, 8 months ago
Monsieur Bourcier has sat down to have two conversations with you; one in English and one long chat in French!!
The book he is discussing is entitled L’Étonnant Pouvoir des Couleurs, or The Astonishing Po […]
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The Librarian's Sidekick wrote a new post, Golden Dragon Book Award WINNERS!!!!, on the site Upper School Library 5 years, 9 months ago
The winners have been announced!!!
(and the crowd goes wild with excitement!!)
The awards committee gathered all of the survey results…and the Golden Dragon Book Awards have been published!Congratulations […]
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The Librarian's Sidekick wrote a new post, Book review website (and much more!!), on the site Upper School Library 5 years, 9 months ago
If you wandered around the Personal Project exhibition earlier this year, you may have had the chance to speak with the student who created a website for book reviews. And if not, let me introduce you to Gitanjali […]
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The Librarian's Sidekick wrote a new post, What’s Your Book? (episode 10), on the site Upper School Library 5 years, 10 months ago
The Power of Myth…
Are you intrigued by this title?
Listen to Mr. McLeod discuss the book, The Power of Myth, by Joseph Campbell. First published in 1988, it was republished in 2011, indicating just how […]
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The Librarian's Sidekick wrote a new post, Golden Dragon Book Awards – get reading & get voting!, on the site Upper School Library 5 years, 10 months ago
We are halfway through the month of March, which means we’re halfway through the voting period for the Golden Dragon Book Awards!!
These awards are specifically targeted for internationally-minded students in […]
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The Librarian's Sidekick wrote a new post, Spring into Reading – recap, on the site Upper School Library 5 years, 11 months ago
The Upper School Library was busy springing into reading all last week; from a visiting author to a birthday party, we had a lot going on!!!
Monday began with a bang – visiting author Val Bloom entertained the […] -
The Librarian's Sidekick wrote a new post, Not only cats, hats, eggs or ham!!, on the site Upper School Library 5 years, 11 months ago
Many of you grew up reading Dr Seuss’s magical and rhyming children’s stories. And How the Grinch Stole Christmas (animated and/or the Jim Carrey version) is on many holiday movie viewing lists!
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The Librarian's Sidekick wrote a new post, What’s Your Book? (episode 9), on the site Upper School Library 5 years, 11 months ago
In this in instalment, Pan Lao Shi speaks to you about her favourite book, Dream of the Red Chamber by Cao Xue Qin (紅樓夢 by 曹雪芹). Originally published in 1791, I think we can agree it has stood the test of time! It […]
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The Librarian's Sidekick wrote a new post, Wanna find out what we’ve been up to?!, on the site Upper School Library 5 years, 12 months ago
We’ve been working on a five days of exciting events!!
Throughout the last week of February we will host fun activities in the library, the forum, and around the school.
Take a look at the poster to get an […] - Load More