Holiday Reading

 

New Books!

 

Remembrance Day

 

Scary Stories for Halloween!

From the Master of Horror comes the first gripping book in the twelve book New York Times bestselling Saga of Darren Shan. Start the tale from the beginning in the book that inspired the feature film The Vampire’s Assistant and petrified devoted fans worldwide.

A young boy named Darren Shan and his best friend, Steve, get tickets to the Cirque Du Freak, a wonderfully gothic freak show featuring weird, frightening half human/half animals who interact terrifyingly with the audience. In the midst of the excitement, true terror raises its head when Steve recognizes that one of the performers– Mr. Crepsley– is a vampire!

Stever remains after the show finishes to confront the vampire– but his motives are surprising! In the shadows of a crumbling theater, a horrified Darren eavesdrops on his friend and the vampire, and is witness to a monstrous, disturbing plea. As if by destiny, Darren is pulled to Mr. Crepsley and what follows is his horrifying descent into the dark and bloody world of vampires.

This is the beginning of Darren’s story. (Little Brown and Company)

Milly, Aubrey, and Jonah Story are cousins, but they barely know each another, and they've never even met their grandmother. Rich and reclusive, she disinherited their parents before they were born. So when they each receive a letter inviting them to work at her island resort for the summer, they're surprised . . . and curious.

Their parents are all clear on one point--not going is not an option. This could be the opportunity to get back into Grandmother's good graces. But when the cousins arrive on the island, it's immediately clear that she has different plans for them. And the longer they stay, the more they realize how mysterious--and dark--their family's past is.

The entire Story family has secrets. Whatever pulled them apart years ago isn't over--and this summer, the cousins will learn everything. (Amazon)

In the first book of a suspenseful YA duology, award-winning author Mindy McGinnis draws inspiration from Edgar Allan Poe and masterfully delivers a dark, propulsive mystery in alternating points of view that unravels a friendship . . . forevermore. Perfect for fans of One of Us Is Lying and Truly Devious!

Tress Montor’s family used to mean something—until she didn’t have a family anymore. When her parents disappeared seven years ago while driving her best friend home, Tress lost everything. The entire town shuns her now that she lives with her drunken, one-eyed grandfather at what locals refer to as the “White Trash Zoo.”

Felicity Turnado has it all: looks, money, and a secret. One misstep could send her tumbling from the top of the social ladder, and she’s worked hard to make everyone forget that she was with the Montors the night they disappeared. Felicity has buried what she knows so deeply that she can’t even remember what it is . . . only that she can’t look at Tress without feeling shame and guilt.

But Tress has a plan. A Halloween costume party at an abandoned house provides the ideal situation for Tress to pry the truth from Felicity—brick by brick—as she slowly seals her former best friend into a coal chute. Tress will have her answers—or settle for revenge. (Amazon)

Be careful what stories you tell around the campfire . . . they just might come true.

While camping in a remote location, Maddie Davenport gathers around the fire with her friends and family to tell scary stories. Caleb, the handsome young guide, shares the local legend of the ferocious Mountain Men who hunt unsuspecting campers and leave their mark by carving grisly antlers into their victims' foreheads.

The next day, the story comes true. Now Maddie and her family are lost in the deep woods -- with no way out -- being stalked by their worst nightmares. Because there were other, more horrifying stories told that night -- and Maddie's about to find out just how they end . . .

(Amazon excerpt)

 

Research Help!

             Finished that research paper and need to know how to cite 

your sources properly? 

Mount Saint Vincent University Library and Archives shares the APA guidelines for citing sources -  including examples for various different types of sources and a handy checklist to make sure you have included all the information you need to include. 

Proper citation for images is even included.  

Happy researching!  

If you need any assistance with research or citing sources  please stop by the library.  Don't forget there are helpful research links at the top of the library blog too.

October is Mi'kmaq History Month!

 

Trivia Time!

 

Welcome Back

 

Library Books Due

 

Sizzlin' Summer Stories with Sora

 Submit a great summer read to CCRCE Library Services Sizzlin' Summer Stories With Sora!

Scan the code in the poster below, complete a short google form and share a great summer read with other students!

TRCA 2022 Winner!

The votes are in and Superman Smashes the Klan by Gene Luen Yang has won!

In this YA graphic novel, set in1946, the Lee family has moved from Chinatown to Downtown Metropolis. While Dr. Lee is eager to begin his new position at the Metropolis Health Department, his two kids, Roberta and Tommy, are more excited about being closer to the famous superhero Superman.

The full list of nominees, ordered by number of votes received, is:

Superman Smashes the Klan by Gene Luen Yang (149)
Concrete Rose by Angie Thomas (104)
Gone to the Woods, Surviving a Lost Childhood by Gary Paulsen (80)
These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong (69)
Barry Squires, Full Tilt by Heather Smith (26)

Twenty-eight staff also cast a vote for their favourite, with Barry Squires, Full Tilt emerging as the winner with eleven votes. 

This was followed by Gone to the Woods (6), These Violent Delights (5) Concrete Rose (4), and Superman Smashes the Klan (2).

 

TRCA Vote 2022

Pick your Favorite!

Click on the link above to listen to or read an excerpt from the TRCA 2022 Top 5 titles.  

Then click the vote link at the top of the Book Shelf  in the link to vote for your favorite TRCA title. 

Happy Reading! Happy Voting! 

What book will win the TRCA 2022? Have your say and vote today!

TRCA 2022 Voting

 It is that time of year! Voting for the TRCA 2022 winner has begun.

You can vote for your favorite 2022 Top 5 title at : TRCA Blog 

Or you can vote by ballot in the NNEC library. 

 Stop by the library or vote online today and have your say in this year's TRCA!

TRCA 2022 - Voting happening soon !

It will soon be time to vote for your favorite Top 5 Title!

What book will win in 2022?

These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong

Concrete Rose by Angie Thomas

Gone to the Woods by Gary Paulsen

Superman Smashes the Klan by Gene Luen Yang

Barry Squires Full Tilt by Heather Smith

Be sure to stop by the library and pick up a Top 5 Title today or read a copy on SORA 

so you can vote for your favorite and have your say May 9th to May 13th. 

 Visit the TRCA Blog for more details about each title. 

 

Barry Squires Full Tilt by Heather Smith - TRCA Top 5 Spotlight

Barry Squires Full Tilt by Heather Smith is the 5th Top 5 title for TRCA 2022! Did you know the author Heather Smith is Canadian? 

Pick up a copy of Barry Squires in the library today - you'll dance, you'll laugh, you'll cry - guaranteed! 

Superman Smashes the Klan by Gene Luen Yang with art by Gurihiru

Have a look and listen to this chat with Superman Smashes the Klan author Gene Luen Yang about this great graphic novel and how it originated.  Check out a copy today from the NNEC library and have your say in the 2022 TRCA!

 

Information Literacy

Some useful tips for evaluating information and help with research can be found at the following library websites:

(click the Library title to view the sites)

University of Arizona Libraries Guide

 - This site includes various interactive tutorials and short videos on types of sources, giving credit to sources and evaluating information as well as quizzes to test your knowledge before beginning research

Clark College Libraries

-Under IRIS - interactive self-paced tutorials - you can learn how to fact check resources for credibility online and avoid plagiarizing

Gone to the Woods by Gary Paulsen - TRCA 2022 Top 5 Spotlight

 A book review /book talk about how great Gone to the Woods by Gary Paulsen is.  Have a look and then stop by to check out his book for yourself at the library!

Concrete Rose by Angie Thomas - TRCA 2022 Top 5 Spotlight

Check out the book trailer for TRCA Top 5 title 

Concrete Rose by Angie Thomas

TRCA HUB

 

New Books!

 

These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong - TRCA 2022 Top 5 Spotlight

Check out the book trailer for TRCA Top 5 title 

These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong

TRCA 2022

The TRCA 2022 has begun!  The top 5 titles have been revealed.  Stop by the NNEC library and have a look at this year's contenders and check one out today!

 Read one, read some, or read them all and have your say in this year's TRCA.

Check out the TRCA Blog blog for more information about each of the Top 5 titles and their authors. 

TRCA 2022 - coming soon!

 

African Heritage Month

 Nova Scotia unveiled the poster for African Heritage Month last week.  

Have a look at this year's theme: Through Our Eyes: The Voices of African Nova Scotians, which recognizes the legacies of people of African descent through first voice, lived realities, and experiences (Province of Nova Scotia.) through a CTV news article including the unveiling ceremony, by clicking on the poster.

Family Literacy Day!

 

Welcome Back

 Welcome back - Happy New Year!

The library is still open for signing out books and to classes.  

We have received several new books and hope to have them out on the shelves soon.   

Please remember to sanitize your hands before browsing the shelves and wear your mask properly while visiting the library.

Stay tuned for new titles and more book trailers!

Check it out - FireKeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley

Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley is available for 

check out from the NNEC library

and on SORA in audiobook and eBook format.

Tips for Successful Online Learning!

Need some help getting ready for online learning? 

Check out the chart, video or links below!

Courtesy of Swansboro High School 

     https://www.ednc.org/resource-parents-heres-a-printable-list-of-virtual-learning-tips/

                       

Toronto Public Library Teen Department

Tips for Online Learning Success