Fragments, our literary magazine, is having a writing contest. Submit your original poetry, short story, artwork, etc. on the topic "The Unknown" to win a prize and a chance to be published. All submissions must be submitted electronically. Please email your submission to fragmentsemail@gmail.com. The deadline is March 22, 2021.
This year's visit with young adult author, Makiia Lucier, took place virtually on Tuesday, February 9, 2021. Lucier discussed her first novel, A Death Struck Year, which takes place in Portland, Oregon, in 1918, during the Spanish influenza epidemic. Seventeen-year-old Cleo leaves behind the comfort of her boarding school to work for the Red Cross. Published in 2016, the cover is hauntingly appropriate for this school year dealing with the coronavirus pandemic.
Lucier also discussed her Tower of Winds series. We have both Isle of Blood and Stone and Song of the Abyss available for checkout in the school library. Lucier answered students' questions on her inspirations, writing, research, favorite books, and gave advice to aspiring writers. We have a digital recording of the visit for any students and staff that would like to watch it. Just send a request to Mrs. Stack.
In honor of Black History Month, the Mepham High School Library has a number of books on display from the Schomburg's Black Liberation List for Young Readers. In 2021, Schomburg Center marks 95 years of collecting and preserving Black history, arts, and culture. Additional books are located on the classroom side of the library. All of the books displayed are available for checkout. We were also the recipient of the Hachette Book Giveaway from Overdrive. We received 9 eBooks and 1 audiobook. The titles include:
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