Library News
NEW BOOKS
The Handmaid’s tale by Margaret Atwood F ATW
This is the story of Offred, one of the "Handmaids" under the new social order who have only one purpose: to breed. In Gilead, where women are prohibited from holding jobs, reading, and forming friendships, Offred's persistent memories of life in the "time before" and her will to survive are acts of rebellion.
The sign of the four : a Sherlock Holmes graphic novel GN DOY
Yellow fog is swirling through the streets of London, and Sherlock Holmes himself is sitting in a haze until the arrival of a distressed and beautiful young woman forces the great detective into action. Each year following the strange disappearance of her father, Miss Morstan has received a present of a rare and lustrous pearl. Now, on the day she is summoned to meet her anonymous benefactor, she consults Holmes and Watson.
A study in scarlet : a Sherlock Holmes graphic novel GN DOY
A man's body is found in a bloodstained room - without a scratch on him. A name has been partly written in blood on the wall. A woman's wedding ring is found... The sensational story Sherlock Holmes traces, from a dingy London tenement to the plains of the American Wild West, provides a test case in his "science of detection" - but the greatest enigma to his new friend Dr. Watson is Sherlock Holmes himself.
A great escape by Felice Arena F ARE
Set in cold war Germany, this is a story of true-life heroism and the unbreakable bonds of family, by the acclaimed author of Fearless Frederic and The Boy and the Spy. Sometimes the only option is to fly. When Peter's family leaves for a day trip over the border, Peter stays behind. So when the borders close and the government builds a wall, he's trapped. Everyone tells him there's no escape and he might never see his family again. Peter has a plan . . . but will he survive it?
You must be Layla by Yassmin Abdel-Magied F ABD
Layla certainly stands out at her new high school. Everyone thinks they know her, just from a glance. But do they? And does Layla really know herself? Layla's mind goes a million miles a minute, so does her mouth - unfortunately her better judgement can take a while to catch up! Although she believes she was justified for doing what she did, a suspension certainly isn't the way she would have wished to begin her time at her fancy new high school. Despite the setback, Layla's determined to show everyone that she does deserve her scholarship and sets her sights on winning a big invention competition. But where to begin? Looking outside and in, Layla will need to come to terms with who she is and who she wants to be if she has any chance of succeeding.
It’s not about the burqa edited by Mariam Khan TS KHA
Seventeen Muslim women speak frankly about the hijab and wavering faith, about love and divorce, about feminism, and the twin threats of a disapproving community . Funny, warm, sometimes sad, and often angry, each of these essays is a passionate declaration, and each essay is calling time on the oppression, the lazy stereotyping, the misogyny and Islamophobia.
Growing up Aboriginal in Australia ed. By Anita Heiss TS HEI
This anthology showcases many diverse voices, experiences and stories. This groundbreaking collection will enlighten and inspire about the lives of Aboriginal people in Australia today.
100 years of fashion illustration by Cally Blackman NF 741.672 BLA
A visual feast of 400 dazzling images, this is a comprehensive survey of fashion over the last century. The book also offers an overview of the development of fashion, as seen through the eyes of the greatest illustrators of the day.
My story : a life in basketball and beyond TS JAC
From Australian country school girl to an international sporting superstar, Lauren Jackson tells her extraordinary story for the first time. Recognised as one of the finest women basketballers of all time, Lauren Jackson has had to overcome many challenges, both professional and personal, with determination and strength. But along the way, she has always been grounded and supported by her family in Australia and her basketball community as she battled anxiety and the demands of sporting fame to find a place in the world where she felt comfortable and secure. This is truly an inspiring story of a great Australian.
Australian style ed by Lisa The and Thom Whilton NF 746.920922 TEH
From models and designers to magazine editors and social media starlets, Australian Style offers insight into the worlds of the 'influencers' of Australian fashion - those whose lifestyle, personal style and general aura have shaped the industry. Showcasing an exceptional (and often overlooked) pool of talent, this book profiles those who make the clothes, those who market the clothes and those who wear the clothes. From established designers and emerging design talent to magazine editors and bloggers, Australian Style is a refreshing take on the world of fashion.
PREMIERS’ READING CHALLENGE
Students are reminded to log on to the Reading Challenge website at www.education.vic.gov.au/prc and start adding books they have read since February 1st 2019. All Year 7 and 8 students have been provided with usernames and passwords and Year 9 and 10 students can see library staff to register. Students who complete the Challenge will receive value cards, a signed certificate by Premier Daniel Andrews, house points and an extra special celebration surprise hosted by the Library later in the year.
Well done to Sin Lai and Mariama Camara, both from 7B and Siratpreet Kaur from 7G for completing the Challenge so early in the year. It is a joy to see these students coming in to the Library on most days of the week, borrowing and reading books.
LIBRARY DISPLAYS
A big thank you goes out to our two library assistants, Roberta Cecchini and Mitchell George. Roberta has created some very creative and funky library displays to draw attention to the importance of reading, wide variety of fiction genres and more. Meanwhile, Mitchell has been busy drawing attention to genres in fiction by placing stickers on our crime, horror, Aboriginal, science fiction, fantasy, LGBTQ and romance titles. This will help our students locate these books.
LIBRARY HELPERS
We appreciate our lovely library student helpers at lunchtime. They include Harparneet (Year 9), Armina (Year 10) Jaafar A (Year 11) and Victoria W (Year 10). These students do amazing work as they assist library staff with desk duties and computer or printing issues. As we know, the Library can get incredibly busy at lunchtime with students coming in to print, research, do homework, play board games or just find a quiet and warm place to retreat to. Therefore, any extra assistance is always welcomed.