Author Archives: cowleyj

Book Review–The Picture of Dorian Gray

Posted on April 13, 2023 by cowleyj

A book review by Erick Chae The Picture of Dorian Gray is one of the classics, set in early Victorian England. This novella follows the story of a man named Dorian Gray. He is a fine young man who is … Continue reading →

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Questions about Sex? Bodies? Health? Relationships?

Posted on February 14, 2023 by cowleyj

Find answers from the Library!  Check out our new catalogue collection about sexual health and education.  It includes books and online resources to support student learning about bodies/puberty, menstruation, sexual health & safety, healthy relationships, pregnancy/miscarriage/abortion, and the things people … Continue reading →

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“How to Be A (Young) Antiracist” Author Event

Posted on February 7, 2023 by cowleyj

Watch authors Ibram X. Kendi and Nic Stone as they discuss their book How to Be A (Young) Antiractist in the Gallery (via Flip) on Thursday, February 16, 2023. Have questions?  See your English or Socials teacher. If you want … Continue reading →

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Artona Photos in the Library Feb. 1

Posted on January 31, 2023 by cowleyj

Due to the school photo session in the Library the morning of Wednesday, February 1st, access to some Library spaces/resources will be limited. Please do not send students for book/materials exchange or printing as our spaces will be reconfigured to … Continue reading →

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Iron Widow–Revisioned medieval China makes a great read

Posted on January 25, 2023 by cowleyj

Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao is a written hybrid of a sci-fi fantasy world with the story of China’s only female emperor in history. It begins out with a young village girl, bitter at losing her sister. In her … Continue reading →

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Book Review–The Sunbearer Trials

Posted on December 12, 2022 by cowleyj

A review by Annika Andersen Hello, today I will be giving a review of The Sunbearer Trials by Aiden Thomas. The Sunbearer Trials is a book about ten randomly selected demigods that must compete in a series of difficult trials … Continue reading →

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A few words from Sigmund Brouwer

Posted on November 29, 2022 by cowleyj

During his visit Nov. 17, Sigmund Brouwer held a session in FLEX for a few keen creative writers.  Sophia Hu, one of our Library bloggers, kept a record to share some of the questions he answered.  The excerpts below are … Continue reading →

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Author Visit Nov. 17!

Posted on November 10, 2022 by cowleyj

Sigmund Brouwer will be visiting us Thursday, November 17th in the Library! Writing students and select English classes will attend in FLEX, Block 1, and Block 2.  If you are coming to the presentations and want to read one of … Continue reading →

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