Thursday, September 30, 2010

I believe books shouldn't be banned...

I believe books shouldn't be banned no matter what the content is. Books are meant to be read for certain people and are not meant to be kept from reading. Books can give someone so much knowledge than what a person can tell you.

by Kendall

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

The Help


This book helps you better understand life for blacks and women in the early 50's and 60's . It shows life fromtwo different point of views as well as overall emotions between two races.

review by C'Ne

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Ms. Reeves' First Period Raise Your Grade

Print this blog entry and take it to Ms. Reeves for 20 points extra credit. You have until October 4.

Monday, September 27, 2010

Read Banned Books!

September 25 - October 1 is Banned Books Week.



Did you know that To Kill a Mocking Bird, The Great Gatsby, The Color Purple, and even the Bible were once challenged or banned books?

A challenged book is one that an individual or group has attempted to have removed from a library or school curriculum. A banned book is one that has been removed from a library or school curriculum. The position of the American Library Association is that banning books limits one freedom to read. Do you exercise your freedom? Do you read banned books? Take a look at the list below and other banned books.


The ten most challenged books of 2009


Friday, September 24, 2010

Our Millionaires!

HISD celebrates members of the Summer Reading Program Millionaire Club!

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Insides

Have you ever had a feeling?
You think of the old times you had.
Or dream of one.
You remember how you kiss that person.
How that person holds you.
You act like you are hard, but you can't let it go.
And when you think you might want to cry or just smile.
When you hear a love song you remember, that feeling.
We all want it to come true or that person.
To be real someday it will come true.
Just remember that feeling inside of you.

by Raishell

Monday, September 20, 2010

Welcome Back Jerrick

Our Name That Book captain returns! We missed you.

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Hispanic Heritage

Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15 - October 15. Stop by the library to play Loteria while practicing your Spanish. Also try out your research skills with our trivia contest.

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Open House TONIGHT!

Be a "Smartie". Stop by the library during open house.

Thursday, September 9, 2010

Congratulatons Sweetheart!

The ROAR! (student poetry club) sweetheart is Raishell.

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

My Love

Love is like a cloud.
It is beautiful and peaceful.
It is what everyone looks for.
Without it you will have nothing.
It is special.
Love is an exciting feeling.
I felt it; it was like hey were the piece to my puzzle.
HE was the better side of me.
Without him I was not complete.
They were my everything;
The ice under my skates.
When I look at them, my world lights up.
When they smile at me I am at peace.
Love is better than money and power.
It is a gift that you get and want to keep.

By Raishell

Thursday, September 2, 2010

Jack Yates Student Poetry Club- ROAR!

Join our student poetry club. We meet Thursday mornings at 7:15 in the library. Bring your poems, friends, art, readings, and breakfast! Agenda for Next Thursday: vote for coronation sweetheart, vote for words for R.O.A.R., survey what is available in HHYL.