Banning Books : The Wrong Side of Truth
In recent years censorship has seen a resurgence throughout the United States. The numbers are staggering. PEN America has recently identified 1,648 challenged or banned books in 2,532 cases in U.S. school districts from July 2021 through June 2022.
A Census, a Reapportionment, a Redistricting, an Election (Whew!)
Every American should be represented, and every American’s vote should count. While the census provides the federal government with valuable information, it also adds a level of complexity to our nation’s political process. This is one of the reasons why it is so very important to vote – even in midterm elections.
Our National Poets Laureate and Ambassadors for Literature
As espoused on its website, “The Library of Congress promotes poetry and literature year-round through our online and in-person programs, our honors and prizes, and our ambassadors.”
Nobody does it better than you
October has arrived along with everything that comes with it–pumpkins, playoffs, and, if we play our cards right, a sack full of candy. Woohoo! October also brings us to our … Continue reading
Hispanic Heritage Month: Sept. 15 – Oct. 15
National Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15 to October 15th to honor “the cultures and contributions of both Hispanic and Latino Americans as we celebrate heritage rooted in all Latin American countries” (www.hispanicheritagemonth.gov/).
#YouMatter
Coming back to campus and being together as a community is what we have been hoping and waiting for, but switching our routine around can be stressful, even when it means getting us back to the place we most want to be. Managing our stress and our overall wellness is the key to having a healthy school year.
Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month
“…We recognize the history and achievements of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AANHPIs) across our Nation. In the midst of a difficult year of pain and fear, we reflect on the tradition of leadership, resilience, and courage shown by AANHPI communities, and recommit to the struggle for AANHPI equity.” – President Biden
Did you hear the one about National Humor Month?
April is National Humor Month, and boy, do we need that! This has been one heck of a year, and sometimes, when the chips are down, a good laugh is just what we need to restore our spirits. Laughter doesn’t just boost our mental and emotional well being! It also can be a boost to our physical selves.
Exploring our public libraries
We are fortunate to have such an array of public library resources in our greater communities. Taking them for granted would be a mistake. They are a great gift to be recognized and taken advantage of. Generations of Americans have not had access to the services that are accessible to everybody today. For free. How awesome is that?!
Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day
We post this week for Women’s History Month with a shout out to the women of Serra who make our corner of the world go round. From our teachers and staff, to our administrators, volunteers and Madres, we appreciate your brilliance, kindness, compassion and the leadership roles that you play in our community. We salute you!
Library Services at Junípero Serra High School 