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English Course Guide
College dual enrollment courses are marked with a * This class is 100% worth the work, and I completely recommend it for students who love to read and those who wish to understand the human condition from different unattainable perspectives. - On Lit 101 English I and II/Honors English I and II: The best unit of Honors English II Teachers: English I: Heather Whan, LeeAnn Webb, English II: Addie Craig, Sarah Grimesey, Olivia Solbrig Honors English I: Emily Hintze, Olivia So
Madilyn Brus
May 87 min read


A lookback at the FNAF series Part 3
Readers beware: This collection of terrifying is enough to unsettle even the most hardened Five Nights at Freddy’s fans. The FNAF series has two book series. The Fazbear Frights series and the Silver Eyes series. I will be covering these two series in this article. The Silver Eyes series- 12/17/2015, 6/17/2017, 6/26/2018 The Silver Eyes series started 10 years after the missing children’s incident (MCI). Charlie and her friends reunite for the first time in years. They go to
Joshua Kane
Apr 242 min read


NS Library Hosts Book March Madness
A huge thank you to the high school librarians and SLAB for creating this fun activity for the student body and staff! This past March, our high school library did a spin-off of March Madness, which is usually a giant bracket of college basketball teams that face off against one another for the coveted spot of top team that spring season. The SLAB team took 32 books and asked students to vote between them. The first round of bracket matchings is listed below. The winning book
Madilyn Brus
Apr 103 min read


The Lance Gets Literary: Where the Red Fern Grows
"Where the Red Fern Grows is not lacking culture; it is culture. Two weeks ago, I reached out to the student body and surveyed them on their favorite standalone novels. The book chosen was Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls, submitted by Robert Wheeler. Where the Red Fern Grows is the ultimate coming-of-age story set in the rural mountainous area of the Oklahoma Ozarks. Billy Coleman is 10 years old at the beginning of the novel. And it is he who guides us through his
Madilyn Brus
Mar 63 min read


PICTURE BOOKS FOR THE MASSES
Picture books are a fun way to introduce reading to kids and a real nostalgia kick for teens and adults as they re-experience their favorite literary worlds and characters. Picture books are arguably one of the most nostalgic things that adults and teens can still enjoy, even if they claim to have outgrown them. Picture books are among the first things we learn to read, and arguably among the most interesting and engaging. Some people believe that they are above picture books
Madilyn Brus
Feb 204 min read


Books to read this February
There is something for everyone this February. Read on for recommendations for books about love for family, friends, romance, and Black History Month. Cuddle up this February, a.k.a. that month of love, with some amazing books. The books featured this month are all tied to the month's theme, love. Books About Families That You’ll Love! Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo Clap When You Land , based on the real-life American Airlines 587 crash, features the fictional stori
Madilyn Brus
Jan 304 min read


Five Book Recommendations For Spring break
Whether you’ll be relaxing on the beach or stuck here in Iowa, reading is a great way to spend your free time over break. Spring break is...
Kaitlyn Knepper
Mar 14, 20255 min read


How to Become a Book Lover: Advice from Avid Readers
By: Lauren Pawloski and Kaitlyn Knepper I do believe something very magical can happen when you read a good book. -- J.K. Rowling Are you...
Kaitlyn Knepper
Feb 21, 20257 min read


Eight Romance Book Recommendations For Valentine's Day
No date? No problem! All you need for the perfect Valentine’s Day is a great book for a guaranteed happily ever after. This list features...
Kaitlyn Knepper
Feb 7, 20255 min read
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