Monday, February 22, 2016

AUTHOR VISIT!!!

J.A. WHITE
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 29
6TH GRADERS

The author of the fantastical Thickety series is coming to visit HCMS 6th graders next Monday, February 29!  The Thickety is on this year's Lone Star reading list and is the first in the series.

The Library is selling all 3 books in the series!  So buy your copy today before they run out.  And don't forget to get them signed by the author next Monday!  Order forms are in the library, or you can download it HERE.  

Even though this author visit is for 6th graders, any student can purchase the books and get them signed.




Wednesday, February 10, 2016

What!? A New HARRY POTTER BOOK!?

You heard us right!

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Part I and II will be released this July!  The story picks up 19 years after book 7.

Click HERE to read the full story on Pottermore.

Below is not the final cover:
 

Wednesday, February 3, 2016

MARCH BOOK MADNESS - GET READY!!!

MARCH BOOK MADNESS



In the spirit of March Madness, HCMS Library is hosting MARCH BOOK MADNESS!  We'll be participating with other schools in the world to vote for our favorite FANTASY vs REALITY books.  Each week in March, Fantasy and Reality books will battle for your votes.  

You don't have to read them all to participate.  But reading as many as you can is always a bonus.

Preview all the books below
Predict the winners
Vote each week

6th grade Bracket will be posted in the 6th grade hall.
7th & 8th grade Bracket will be posted in the hall outside the library.

Start previewing below by hovering over the images or scan the QR codes on the hallway brackets.



6th Grade Books



7th & 8th Grade Books