Hot Wells Library Updates

September 2021

Highlights

This month we will be hosting a book fair. Our Book Fair is a hybrid. Students can choose to shop in person or online. Every purchase supports our school library.

We also begin to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. I encourage our students to check out some of the books written by Hispanic/Latin@ authors and books that reflect the culture. Available in the library or online at Sora, Tumble Books, and Junior Library Guild.

Finally, we will be getting a good count of our devices. Students should bring in ALL of their devices including those issued at Foster, Forbes, Ball, and any other SAISD school.

Fall 21 Middle School Book Trailers

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Book Fair! Coming Soon!

Dear Parents and Families:

We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming Scholastic Book Fair. Hosted by our staff, this event is an opportunity for students of all ages to build their home libraries and further their love of reading. As always, all purchases benefit our school.

After missing out on many beloved traditions, our fall Book Fair will be a familiar, welcome, and safe event for our students. Here’s what you need to know about the Fair, which will take place from at

• Our Book Fair offers a cash-free payment option called eWallet. It’s a convenient digital account that your child can use for shopping at our Fair. Grandparents, friends, and others can contribute, too!

• If you can’t make it to the Fair, then shop online at our school’s Virtual Book Fair. All orders ship directly to your home, and shipping is free for book orders over $25. Your online orders will also benefit our school.

Visit our Book Fair homepage to learn more and get started with eWallet and online shopping:

https://www.scholastic.com/bf/hotwellsmiddleschool

We’re excited to celebrate our love of books together at the Book Fair. We look forward to seeing your child there!

Happy reading,

Lizardo Moreno,

Digital Librarian

Hot Wells Middle School

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eWallet Commercial for Parents

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Click here for the catalog.

Spanish Special Message for Parents

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Hispanic Heritage Month

Access our digital library resources available on SAISD Classlink. Here you will find Destiny Discover, Sora, the San Antonio Public Library, and Bibliotech.

Use these sources to find books by Hispanic/Latino authors and stories the reflect the culture.

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Manuelito

Los papás de Manuelito lo queiren mantener seguro y libre de las guerras de, y las pandillas de Guatemala. Deciden mandarlo a Estados Unidos. Le compran un boleto y le dan muy poca comida. ¿Podrá Manuelito llegar a los estados unidos? ¿Tendrá los recursos suficientes para no quedarse atrapado en Mexico o habra abogados que la ayuden para que sea deportado de regreso a Guatemala? Lee lo que le sucede en su travesía.

Disponible en Sora.

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The House on Mango Street

In its 25th year of publication, the House of Mango Street tells a story that is still relevant in barrios where immigrants live. Esperanza wants to break through the stereotype the world has given her of not being smart enough. Follow the vignettes (short stories) that tell about how she grows up in a modern world.

Available in our library. Call Number: SP FIC CIS in the Spanish section or FIC CIS in the Realistic Fiction section.

Available on Sora

Disponible en español en Sora.

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Lowriders Blast from the Past

The latest book in the Lowriders graphic novel series. Three friends, Lupe, Flapjack, and Elirio are on a mission to join a car club. There are bullies that won't let them join. Together they learn what it takes to become true about friends and learn to stand up for what they believe in.

Available on Sora