Growing up, many students saw books as portals into new universes and fantastical realms. Novels transported readers to new places such as the enchanting Hogwarts Castle from “Harry Potter” or the magical Camp Half-Blood from “Percy Jackson,” sparking their imagination and developing their comprehension...
In the digital age, many may believe that the joys of classical literature have been lost among iPhones and social media. And yet, reality disproves this assumption since nothing screams books like social media in 2022.
A niche community of book lovers has established itself on several social media...
When I look back on elementary school and all of the books that I read, “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” by Rick Riordan clearly stands out.
The series follows protagonist Percy Jackson, who learns that he is a son of the Greek god, Poseidon and therefore a demigod. Percy and his best friends...
Most people can name one book series from elementary school that helped shape their childhood forever. For me, that book series was “Magic Tree House” by Mary Pope Osborne, which follows siblings Jack and Annie through their adventures with a time-traveling tree house. In every book, the tree house...
Nikki Suzani, Managing Editor
• September 20, 2019
Stepping into the library can be a daunting experience: the sudden blast of air conditioner, the musty smell of unopened novels and the everlasting silence is enough to overwhelm anyone. Inexperienced readers are the easiest to spot. They wander aimlessly through the bookshelves, reading summary...
Nikki Suzani, Managing Editor
• September 20, 2019
Enjoy Music
One of the easiest ways to feel relaxed amid the stress of the school day is to sit back, put headphones in and listen to music until all of your problems fall to the back of your mind. Beyond just listening, playing music and having an outlet to creatively express oneself allows...
11/22/63
“11/22/63” hardly fits into the genre Stephen King is most well-known for, yet this long, winding, sci-fi-historical mashup nevertheless showcases King as a versatile author capable of writing more than just horror fiction. “11/22/63” is first framed as a time travel story...
The musty smell of old books lingers in the air as exuberant chattering is stifled by a muttered “shhh” from the librarian. I sink into a soft couch, run my finger over the edge of a rough page and turn it. The real world fades away as I enter another world, woven into the printed ink of...
Written by Joy Huang
Ever since she was young, French teacher Anne Dumontier loved reading and writing. Now, she promotes francophone culture by participating in and leading French book clubs and writing groups. “When you read novels, biographies or essays, you learn about the culture of the characters...
