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Grady HS Library

October 1st, 2024

Grady HS Library October 1st, 2024
Grady HSLibraryOctober 1st, 2024

February 2025 February 2025

FREE Stuff FREE Stuff

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Canva

Canva is a free to use online graphic design tool. Use it to create social media posts, presentations, posters, videos, logos and more.

Using your DOE Email gives teachers a free PRO account with many added features. Students can also access Canva through Teachhub --> Clever.

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Libro.fm

Audiobook Listening Copy Program

Get access to the ALCs by creating your free Libro.fm account and completing the form below. If your application is accepted, we’ll let you know!

New ALCs can be redeemed each month. Once redeemed, they can be downloaded and listened to at any time.

You’ll receive an email letting you know when new ALCs are available, and a reminder to redeem them before they are gone at the end of the month.

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Affinity Designer 2

If you like to dabble in graphic design or have students who like to draw, then the Affinity Designer suite is a great alternative to Adobe Products. And it's now free for schools. As of March, the DOE will not longer pay for the Adobe Suite (with the exception of Adobe Express), so this is a great alternative to dabble in graphic design for free.
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The Puzzle Corner The Puzzle Corner

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The Grady Parent's Association recently donated puzzles and a puzzle board to the library. This gift allows students to work together to solve puzzles during free time. The puzzles are fun and colorful, and they challenge our brains in a good way. Everyone is excited to try out the new puzzles and spend time with friends while figuring out how the pieces fit together.


Assembling puzzles has many benefits. It helps us develop important skills like problem-solving and critical thinking. When we work on a puzzle, we learn to be patient and persistent. Puzzles also improve our memory and hand-eye coordination. Plus, working on puzzles can be very relaxing and a nice break from regular schoolwork. We are so thankful to the Parent's Association for their thoughtful donation!

Important February Events Important February Events

February is the shortest month of the year. We have a week off of school and yet we are packed with events to celebrate and highlight!

Black History Month

Learning Black History does not have to be relegated to 1 month a year. But February is a time to reflect on the rich cultural heritage, struggles, and triumphs of the Black community.

Gallery Walk

Activities to teach students about the events of the civil rights movement

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African American Inventions

African American Inventions

Amazingly Simple Graphic Design Software - Canva

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55+ Best Black History Month Movies

55+ Best Black History Month Movies

From Harriet to Hidden Figures, Cool Runnings to Do the Right Thing, these Black History Month movies offer something for every viewer.

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Crash Course Black American History

Crash Course Black American History

Over the course of 51 episodes, we're going to learn about Black American History. Clint Smith will teach you about the experience of Black people in America...

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'Teaching Hard History' Podcast

'Teaching Hard History' Podcast

'Teaching Hard History' brings us the lessons we should have learned in school through the voices of leading scholars and educators.

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Civil Rights Movement Archive

Civil Rights Movement Archive

Archive of Civil Rights Movement history, original documents, personal stories, discussions, and analysis by veterans of the Southern Freedom Movement

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Digital Schomburg

Digital Schomburg

Digital Schomburg provides access to trusted information, interpretation, and scholarship on the global Black experience through online mat...

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Respect for All Week

By promoting tolerance, diversity, and inclusivity. Schools encourage a culture of understanding and empathy among students and staff.


Respect for all Book List

Respect for All: Preventing and Addressing Student-to-Student Discrimination, Sexual and Other Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying

Respect for All: Preventing and Addressing Student-to-Student Discrimination, Sexual and Other Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying

Respect for All helps you understand you can do about bullying, whether your child is a victim, perpetrator, or witness.

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Valentine's Day

Love is in the air.

You can find Romance in the library (well, inside a good book!)

Check out some of these lists!

Reading List

Other Notable Days

  • Super Bowl Sunday
  • Lincoln's Birthday
  • President's Day
  • The start of Ramadan (though it might start on the 1st)

Book Lists Book Lists

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ALA Youth Media Awards

It's like the Oscars of Children's book publishing. Which books were awarded the greatest honors for the 2024 year of books?

ALA Youth Media Award Winners available on SORA.

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Black History Month

A list curated on SORA to celebrate Black History Month

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Love is in the Air

A booklist in honor of Valentine's Day.
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