Library News

NEW BOOKS

Here are some of our favourite new books that have arrived in the past fortnight.

More new books can be found on our Instagram page at lalorsc_library

Teen Titans: Raven- Kami Garcia

Starting over isn’t easy. Raven remembers how to solve math equations and make pasta, but she can’t remember her favourite song or who she was before the accident. When strange things start happening–impossible things–Raven starts to think it might be better not to know who she was in her previous life. But as she grows closer to her foster sister, Max, her new friends, and Tommy Torres, a guy who accepts her for who she is now, Raven has to decide if she’s ready to face what’s buried in the past…and the darkness building inside her. From the #1 New York Times bestselling co-author of Beautiful Creatures Kami Garcia, and artist Gabriel Picolo, comes this first graphic novel in the Teen Titans series for DC Ink, Teen Titans- Raven.

Good Omens By Neil Gaiman, Terry Pratchett

Now people have been predicting the end of the world almost from its very beginning, so it’s only natural to be sceptical when a new date is set for Judgement Day. But what if, for once, the predictions are right, and the apocalypse really is due to arrive next Saturday, just after tea?

How We Roll By Natasha Friend

Quinn is a teen who loves her family, skateboarding, basketball, and her friends, but after she’s diagnosed with a condition called alopecia which causes her to lose all of her hair, her friends abandon her. Jake was once a star football player, but because of a freak accident - caused by his brother - he loses both of his legs. Quinn and Jake meet and find the confidence to believe in themselves again, and maybe even love.

Through the Smoke By Phil Cummings, Andrew McLean

The fire awoke like a dragon. Its flames licked the sky, and smoke veiled the sun. With a hungry crackle and an angry hiss, the cruel beast circled, trapping them. Until, through the smoke, knights appeared.

Through the Smoke tells the story of three kids, their imagination and a frightening fire in the Australian bush.

Kenzie’s Rules for Life:

How to Be Happy, Healthy, and Dance to Your Own Beat By Mackenzie Ziegler

An inspirational, upbeat collection of relatable lessons from the teen sensation, Mackenzie Ziegler–an award-winning dancer, singer/songwriter, and actress. Growing up is hard, but growing up in the spotlight is even harder. However, Mackenzie Ziegler is taking it all in stride, thanks to her positive attitude on life. From getting her start on Dance Moms, to her sold-out tour alongside Johnny Orlando, there’s nothing that she can’t do. In Kenzie’s Rules for Life, the dance prodigy, singer/songwriter, actress, and model offers her advice on friendship, family, fitness, style, and positivity. She shares lessons drawn from her own experiences for those navigating through their tween years on how to be happy, healthy, and confident in all aspects of their lives.

Sincerely, Harriet By Sarah Winifred Searle

Harriet Flores struggles with boredom and an unrequited crush while learning to manage her chronic illness through a long, hot, 1990s summer in Chicago. She uses her imagination to cope, which sometimes gets her into trouble, as she makes up fantastical fibs and wonders if there are ghosts upstairs.

One neighbour, Pearl, encourages Harriet to read and write, leading Harriet to have a breakthrough and discover the power of storytelling.

100 Greatest Sportspeople of All Time By Martin Dreyer

World Sports 100 celebrates the most incredible sports people from all over the world. From Muhammed Ali delivering knockout blows in the boxing ring to Babe Ruth hitting home runs in Yankee Stadium to Michael Phelps swimming his way to Olympic gold, these are some of the great sporting moments we're still talking about.

What drove these athletes? How did they set records that remain unbroken? Discover the history, achievements and unique stories behind the greatest athletes of all time

CHILDREN’S BOOK COUNCIL AWARD WINNERS

The Children’s Book Council of Australia celebrated Children’s Book Week this week. The following books were voted the best Australian books for children and young adults in the following categories:

CBCA Book of the Year: Older Readers
CBCA Book of the Year: Younger Readers
CBCA Book of the Year: Early Childhood
CBCA Picture Book of the Year
Eve Pownall Award (Non Fiction)
CBCA Award for New Illustrator

Here at Lalor Secondary College, the Library will be hosting its own Children’s Book Week early in Term 4 with a range of celebrations and competitions on offer for students. More details will be released towards the end of Term 3.

VICTORIAN PREMIERS’ READING CHALLENGE

We only have TWO WEEKS left before the Premiers’ Reading Challenge ends on the 6th of September. Students will not be able to log in to the website after this date so it is important that students add all the books they have read before this date. All students who complete the Challenge will be invited to our celebration party during our Children’s Book Week celebrations, receive value cards, a certificate by the Premier and earn house points

E-BOOKS AND AUDIO BOOKS AT THE LIBRARY

The Library is trialling a new eBook and eAudio book platform for the next four weeks called ePlatform by Wheelers. EPlatform by Wheelers is a very user friendly platform that is being used by many school libraries in Australia. Both eBooks and eAudio Books are accessible via apps for mobile phones, iPads and web browser mode on laptop or desktop devices. They can download the free Wheelers ebook app from ITunes or Google Play for Android phones. All staff and students will be able to sign in until the end of term.

Students will be able to access their username (which is their school email address) and their password by checking the Compass item on their news feed.

For web browsing, simply go to our Library Page at https://lalorsc.wheelers.co/

1. Students browse and when they find something they want to borrow, they select ‘Borrow’.

2. The next screen will ask for a username and password.

Students will be able to access their username (which is their school email address) and their password by checking the Compass item on their news feed.

Feedback is welcomed and if there is enough interest, we can subscribe to this in 2020.

Please note that we will still be buying lots of printed books in the library. There are a huge range of titles by Wheelers and students will only be able to borrow an ebook if it is not checked out to another patron.

Georgia Flaskas – Library Resource Centre Manager