Author Archives: Windham High School Library Media Center

Catching Fire (#2 Hunger Games Trilogy)

Posted on March 7, 2011

Frankly, I liked Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins a lot, but didn’t love it like I did the Hunger Games. I’m not sure why, but I have a few ideas. For one thing, there’s not as much action and although … Continue reading →

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Stitches: A Memoir

Posted on February 16, 2011

I gave Stitches: A Memoir by David Small to a friend for Christmas. She loved it and gave it back to me to read. David Small is an award-winning author and illustrator of more than 40 children’s books. He won … Continue reading →

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Book Review

Posted on February 10, 2011

I just finished reading The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne. What a sad, but wonderfully told story. Early versions of the title include the subtitle, “a fable.” This Holocaust story is told from the perspective of nine-year-old … Continue reading →

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READ!

Posted on January 27, 2011

I love this!

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Brrrrrr!

Posted on January 22, 2011

What a week! Two snow days and now bitter cold. For me it’s been all about reading and movie viewing? How about you? I hope students took advantage of the extra time to study for midterm exams. The book club … Continue reading →

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Last Day Before Winter Break

Posted on December 23, 2010

The Library Media Staff provided treats for students today which included some cookies for decorating.  Turned out several are Culinary Arts students so it was perfect! Where did the semester go? My goodness it flew. Especially after Thanksgiving. I am … Continue reading →

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Candy Jar Winner

Posted on December 21, 2010

Congratulations to Hannah Moore! She won the jar full of candy on the Media Center desk. Hannah’s guess was 243 pieces and there were 246 in the jar. It sure was fun watching students (and a few teachers) make their … Continue reading →

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