Middle School News & Reviews - Page 8 of 10

Emilia Torres has a wandering mind. It's hard for her to follow along at school, and sometimes she forgets to do what her mom or abuela asks. But she remembers what matters: a time when her family was whole and home made sense. When Dad returns from deployment, Emilia expects that her life will get… Read More about Each Tiny Spark by Pablo Cartaya

Why do we re-read books and re-watch movies?  Familiarity is comforting.  There are so many books, movies, and activities to do for the rest of our lives.  It’s never a waste of time to find comfort in things you’re familiar with. Some benefits of re-reading: catch something new find comfort and stability re-live good memories… Read More about Repeatedly

On the outside, Yumi Chung suffers from #shygirlproblems, a perm gone wrong, and kids calling her “Yu-Meat” because she smells like her family’s Korean barbecue restaurant.  On the inside, Yumi is ready for her Netflix stand-up special.  Her notebook is filled with mortifying memories that she’s reworked into comedy gold.  All she needs is a… Read More about Stand Up, Yumi Chung! by Jessica Kim

I went to the drive-in last night with some friends and saw Footloose, the original one with Kevin Bacon from 1984. It was being shown in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago. Huge shipping containers were stacked up (three of them) and a screen put on the side of them. The weather was perfect for it,… Read More about What Drives Us

On Monday July 6, much to my delight and the delight of Glen Ellyn residents, the library reopened! For now, our Grab 'n Go hours are Monday through Saturday from 10 am - 2 pm. Why only four hours per day? We want to take all of the precautions necessary to ensure safe interactions as… Read More about Finally!

Heartbreak and hope exist together in this remarkable graphic novel about growing up in a refugee camp, as told by a Somali refugee to the Newbery Honor-winning creator of Roller Girl. Omar and his younger brother, Hassan, have spent most of their lives in Dadaab, a refugee camp in Kenya. Life is hard there: never… Read More about When Stars Are Scattered by Victoria Jamieson and Omar Mohamed

I was floored when I found out this was coming out a few months ago, and I quickly read it, as I enjoyed the Hunger Games trilogy immensely. Place a hold right now, because more than 100 readers are waiting for it! from Goodreads... It is the morning of the reaping that will kick off the… Read More about The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

Hello Middle Schoolers! The Middle Squad was the name of our group of awesome middle school volunteers who helped out at the Glen Ellyn Public Library. Quite a bit has changed since the library building closed in March. Until we determine how to best conduct volunteering safely, we're going to keep that awesome middle school spirit going… Read More about The Middle Squad – Summer 2020

    The Hunger Games trilogy is available on eMedia Library - OverDrive, Axis 360, and Hoopla.                 The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel series is available on eMedia Library - OverDrive.… Read More about Series Available Digitally

I want to go to the park and play with friends, go to a restaurant, and get back to work and see you all. But as of now, I can’t do those things just yet. My patience is surely being tested, and I’m sure yours is too. So if we’re being tested, how do we… Read More about Patience

I am a homeschooled 7th grader and I am reviewing The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings (a three-book series: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers and The Return of the King).  I loved them!  J.R.R. Tolkein knows how to add the right amount of adventure.  In each book, there is a great… Read More about The Hobbit and the Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien

What's a fun challenge you have during the school year? Sports in gym. What would a holiday named after you include? Video games and tacos. Where would you like to visit? Italy. What food could you eat over and over and never tire of? Tacos. What’s your favorite movie? Harry Potter. What’s your favorite book?… Read More about Middle School Marvels