Project LIT Starts on Sept 20
We meet the last Friday of every month. Didn't get to sign up? Please see Mrs. Youssif.
Battle of the Books 2024
We are excited to see the 27 teams who have registered go head-to-head for this epic Battle of the Books! Audience members welcome. Friday, Sept 20. 3:45pm at the Harmony Theater
Cultural Identities: SWANA
Every month, TAS highlights different cultural identities. The MS Library will have a display for each theme. Please click the link above to see the full title list.

New Books
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Mrs. Youssif's bookshelf: read

Finally Seen
really liked it
Finally Seen
by Kelly Yang
Kelly Yang touches on a relevant topic in "Finally Seen": Book bans. Why do some people want schools to stop teaching certain books? What happens when the title they want to censor mimics YOUR life and experiences? I really enjoyed this...
tagged: asian-asian-american, diverse-main-character, grade-5, friendship, ...
Legend
really liked it
Legend
by Marie Lu
tagged: dystopian, middle-grade, and romance
Dear Student
really liked it
Dear Student
by Elly Swartz
I really liked this accurate depiction of anxiety in middle schoolers. A believable story, interesting characters, and a plot that moves along. A good book overall!
tagged: friendship, grade-6, mental-health, middle-grade, and realistic-fic
Know My Name
it was amazing
Know My Name
by Chanel Miller
If you knew the case, if you read the Victim Statement, if you've ever had to say #metoo, please read this book. It's harrowing, maddening, and infuriating at times, but it's also full of hope. I say we make this book mandatory reading ...
tagged: adult, asian-asian-american, memoir, metoo, non-fiction, sad, and s...
Messy Roots: A Graphic Memoir of a Wuhanese American
liked it
Messy Roots: A Graphic Memoir of a Wuhanese American
by Laura Gao
tagged: asian-asian-american, graphic-non-fiction, memoir, and lgbtqia
 
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