WHA Library Corner
Woodland Hills Academy Library Mission Statement
The Woodland Hills Academy Library is a safe, supportive, and innovative learning community where every student is inspired and valued as they develop the 21st-century skills essential for success in a rapidly changing world. Rooted in the school’s mission to nurture creative minds and independent thinkers, the library serves as the heart of inquiry, discovery, and collaboration.
Through equitable access to diverse resources, technology, and ideas, the library empowers students to think critically, read widely, and communicate effectively. It fosters curiosity, creativity, and ethical responsibility while encouraging a lifelong love of learning. By promoting digital literacy, information fluency, and global awareness, the library helps students grow as compassionate, thoughtful citizens who contribute positively within and beyond the school community.
Declaración de misión de la biblioteca de la Academia Woodland Hills
La biblioteca de la Academia Woodland Hills es una comunidad de aprendizaje segura, acogedora e innovadora donde cada estudiante se siente inspirado y valorado mientras desarrolla las habilidades del siglo XXI, esenciales para el éxito en un mundo en constante cambio. Enraizada en la misión de la escuela de cultivar mentes creativas y pensadores independientes, la biblioteca se erige como el centro de la investigación, el descubrimiento y la colaboración.
Mediante el acceso equitativo a diversos recursos, tecnología e ideas, la biblioteca empodera a los estudiantes para pensar críticamente, leer ampliamente y comunicarse eficazmente. Fomenta la curiosidad, la creatividad y la responsabilidad ética, a la vez que promueve el amor por el aprendizaje a lo largo de la vida. Al promover la alfabetización digital, la fluidez informacional y la conciencia global, la biblioteca ayuda a los estudiantes a convertirse en ciudadanos compasivos y reflexivos que contribuyen positivamente dentro y fuera de la comunidad escolar.
On this page you will find a variety of resources to help you with your research and information needs. From our Library Corner you can connect to our school catalog and Destiny Discover, the Sora reading app, and LAUSD and Los Angeles Public Library databases for research.
Additionally, information about my role as your child's librarian, reading tips for parents and resources to help your child achieve academic success can be found here.
En esta página encontrará diversos recursos que le ayudarán con sus necesidades de investigación e información. Desde nuestro Rincón de la Biblioteca podrá acceder al catálogo de nuestra escuela y a Destiny Discover, la aplicación de lectura Sora y las bases de datos del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Los Ángeles (LAUSD) y de la Biblioteca Pública de Los Ángeles para realizar sus investigaciones.
Además, aquí encontrará información sobre mi función como bibliotecaria de su hijo/a, consejos de lectura para padres y recursos para ayudar a su hijo/a a alcanzar el éxito académico.
Little Free Library
Functioning on the honor system, the Little Free Library allows members of the community to take a book or share a book in a free book exchange.
There is a Little Free Library app that you can get from the App Store or Google Play. This app will help you locate where there are Little Free Libraries near you.
Book Fair Dates
Scholastic has a resource called Storyvoice, a site that hosts free weekly live events where authors read and speak to your students about books they have written. Next month, on FRI., APR 4 @ 8:30 AM PDT, Andrea Beatriz Arango author of the book, Something Like Home, will be featured for a live event.
Here is the link to the site.
If you don’t have a Scholastic account, to access the videos and the event, you will need to register on the site.
Students, there is still time to compete in the MS Reading Challenge. To see the books, and get access to the submission for you need to complete after reading a book, please follow this link to compete in the MS Reading Challenge.
To see the books, and get access to the submission for you need to complete after reading a book, please follow this link.
April is School Library Month and there are some ways to celebrate school libraries this month.
#1 You can visit our school library and check out books!
#2 Participate in a national contest (grand and second prize winners will receive prizes).
- Participating is easy:
Snap a pic or shoot a video showcasing your favorite thing about your library. - Post to Instagram, X, Threads, or on the I Love Libraries Facebook page with the hashtag #HowILibrary.
- And don’t forget to tag your library to let them know how much they are appreciated!
What's in it for you?
In addition to the gratification of supporting libraries, there’s also a chance to win great prizes.
- Grand Prize (1 winner): A VISA gift card ($150.00 USD value) and choice of one ALA Graphics poster.
- Second Prize (3 winners): Choice of one ALA Graphics poster.
If you don’t have a photo to share, check out the Library Elements graphics at ilovelibraries.org. Show your love for libraries and join the #HowILibrary movement.
Here are the Official Rules.
The Los Angeles Public Library (LAPL) hosts an amazing event called Your Author Series which features various authors and illustrators. They have an upcoming event on November 18th, 2022, starting at 4:00 PM. The great thing about this author talk is you can connect to it online. The two authors featured for this day’s event are young adult author Zahra Omar Shansab and children’s author Bahram Rahman.
Here is the link to Your Author Series page where all events are listed.