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WHA Library Corner

Welcome to the Library Corner!

 

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, book recommendations and library related news and information will be shared.

 

 

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: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGN-EJNZ68/SrqibzvuM_GBY90TwdIZig/edit?utm_content=DAGN-EJNZ68&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton

e 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: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGN-EJNZ68/SrqibzvuM_GBY90TwdIZig/edit?utm_content=DAGN-EJNZ68&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton

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.

Read Across America Week begins March 2nd and continues until March 6th. Celebrate your love for reading by reading a book or sharing your favorite books with others. What are some ways you can share your favorite books? By word of mouth, starting a book club, joining a social site like Goodreads or adopting your very own shelf in our library. Interested? Stop by the library for further details.
WHA books to read for Black History Month. Stop by the library and check one out!

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: https://www.lapl.org/whats-on/events/your-author-series-zahra-omar-shansab-and-bahram-rahman

(Link to Your Author Series page where all events are listed: https://www.lapl.org/your-author