The Greenfield Middle School Library is one of 3,000 libraries across the country selected by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and the American Library Association (ALA) to receive free hardcover books on the theme of “Created Equal.”
The award is part of the NEH’s We the People initiative, which supports projects that strengthen the teaching, study, and understanding of American history and culture. Selected public and school libraries in all 50 states each will receive a set of the 21 books (including Spanish translations of four of the titles), posters, bookmarks, bookplates from the NEH and the ALA, “History in a Box” resource materials on Abraham Lincoln from the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History and access to online planning and promotional materials.
The We the People Bookshelf on “Created Equal” contains the following books:
· “The Ugly Duckling” by Hans Christian Anderson, “The Gettysburg Address” by Abraham Lincoln, and “Pink and Say” by Patricia Polacco.
· “Elijah of Buxton” by Christopher Paul Curtis, “Give Me Liberty! The Story of the Declaration of Independence” by Russell Freedman, “Lincoln: A Photobiography” By Russell Freedman, “Many Thousand Gone: African Americans from Slavery to Freedom” by Virginia Hamilton, and “Lyddie” by Katherine Paterson.
· “Saturnalia” by Paul Fleishman, “Freedom Walkers: The Story of the Montgomery Bus Boycott” by Russell Freedman, “Abraham Lincoln the Writer: A Treasury of His Greatest Speeches and Letters” edited by Harold Holzer, and “Breaking Through” by Francisco Jiménez.
· “Abigail Adams: Witness to a Revolution” by Natalie S. Bober, “That All People May Be One People, Send Rain to Wash the Face of the Earth” by Nez Perce Chief Joseph, “Flowers for Algernon” by Daniel Keyes, “Lincoln’s Virtues: An Ethical Biography” by William Lee Miller, and “Amistad: A Novel” by David Pesci.
“One of the best ways to get students to understand history is through the reading of excellent historical fiction and non-fiction,” said 8th grade teacher Denise Petrin. “Good books, like Lyddie and Lincoln: A Photobiography make history something students can relate to and are a great way to teach the many stories in history.”
For more information about the We the People Bookshelf grant contact Robin Shtulman at 413-772-1360, ext. 221. For more information about the We the People Bookshelf project, please visit http://publicprograms.ala.org/bookshelf.
Monday, May 19, 2008
Friday, May 16, 2008
Mark Your Calendars!
The Greenfield Middle School Library will host a buy-one, get-one-free book fair on June 3, 4, 5, & 6th! The fair will be open during school (7:45 - 3:45) and Friday night from 5:30 until after the end of the school play. This is your chance to stock up on twice as many books for summer reading!
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Storytelling at the Greenfield Public Library May 17
The Greenfield Public Library, with support from the Greenfield Cultural Council, is proud to be hosting a series of world-class story performances on Saturdays in May. Each performance will run from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Greenfield Public Library and is free and open to all.
On May 17, local musician and storyteller Brendan Taaffe will amuse and entertain with a mix of stories from around the world. A popular elementary school music teacher, Brendan began using story as a way to capture attention in the classroom, and quickly his relaxed and magical telling became the hit of the school. Illustrating the stories with expert music, Brendan is sure to capture the imagination.
On May 17, local musician and storyteller Brendan Taaffe will amuse and entertain with a mix of stories from around the world. A popular elementary school music teacher, Brendan began using story as a way to capture attention in the classroom, and quickly his relaxed and magical telling became the hit of the school. Illustrating the stories with expert music, Brendan is sure to capture the imagination.
Friday, May 2, 2008
FREE COMIC BOOKS!
Today is Free Comic Book Day! Come to the GMS Library for your FREE comic book!
Thank you to Main Vein Comics for donating all the cool comic books!!!
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Meet Amber, a published poet
Amber, a GMS 5th grader, has a poem published in the May/June issue of New Moon magazine!
Monday, April 28, 2008
Cool Science Event this Thursday!
Click the title of this post for audio version
Join Us! All GMS families are invited!
On Thursday, May 1, from 6-8 p.m.
Franklin Medical Center and the GCC Nursing School will bring
“Blood and Guts” to the GMS Library!
Free and fun
Hands-on
Students and their families will get to learn about
medical careers
the human body
emergency room work, medical laboratory work,
physical therapy, radiology, germs, nutrition,
and more!
There will be snacks and prizes!
Volunteers are needed to staff the welcome table
Please call Robin Shtulman @ 772-1360 ext. 221 if you are interested.
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