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Welcome to the BFS Library

Our school library stands as a vibrant learning hub, dedicated to nurturing the social and intellectual growth of our students while fostering a vibrant community founded on collaboration, knowledge acquisition, and a profound appreciation for literature. At its core, our library’s mission is to support and kindle students’ scholastic endeavors and their passion for reading, offering a welcoming, engaging, and student-centered setting.

In alignment with our commitment to excellence, we prioritize the creation of a professional learning space within the library. It serves as a collaborative space for curriculum design, and instructional improvement. It’s also a rich resource for both our dedicated staff and enthusiastic students on their learning journeys at BFS. As we uphold our commitment to active learning, a fundamental part of our SHARK values, the library plays a pivotal role in encouraging students to think critically while seamlessly integrating modern technology into their educational experiences.

Stephanie Platt

BFS Librarian

“I believe books hold the unique power of inspiring readers to learn more about themselves while also connecting them to a whole world of experiences and perspectives. In library class, we explore a wide variety of reading genres. In addition to literature appreciation, instruction addresses topics such as library skills, information navigation and evaluation, digital citizenship, and academic research.”

Resources

Student Library Services

  • Collaboration zones set up for students to do homework or chat
  • Free printing
  • Media center with 25 Mac computers
  • And of course, over 20,000 cataloged books!

Grade 6 would like to share with you their end-of-year book reviews!

2022-23 SY Grade 6 Book Reviews

The Selection by Kiera Cass

The Selection by Kiera Cass Romantic Fantasy The Selection by Kiera Cass is a romantic…

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The Science Of Breakable Things by Tae Keller

The Science Of Breakable Things by Tae Keller  Realistic Fiction The Science of Breakable Things…

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The Night Diary by Veera Hiranandani

The Night Diary by Veera Hiranandani Historical Fiction  The Night Diary is a Historical Fiction…

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The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod by Heather Brewer

The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod by Heather Brewer Horror fantasy The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod…

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The Boy Who Fooled The World by Lisa Thompson

The Boy Who Fooled The World by Lisa Thompson Realistic-Fiction/Mystery The Boy Who Fooled The…

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The Boy At The Back Of The Class By Onjali Q.

The Boy At The Back Of The Class By Onjali Q.  (Realistic Fiction) The Boy…

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Pie in the Sky by Remy Lai

Pie in the Sky by Remy Lai Realistic fiction Pie in the Sky, by Remy…

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Nowhere Boy, By Elise McCredie

Nowhere Boy, By Elise McCredie  Adventure Fiction Nowhere Boys is an adventure fiction story written…

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Lifeboat 12 by Susan Hood

Lifeboat 12 by Susan Hood Historical fiction & Poetry Lifeboat 12 by Susan Hood is…

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How To Make Friends With The Sea by Tanya Guerrero

How To Make Friends With The Sea by Tanya Guerrero Fiction How To Make Friends…

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Focused By Alyson Gerber

Focused By Alyson Gerber Realistic-Fiction Focused by Alyson Gerber, is a realistic fiction book that…

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Dead Wednesday by Jerry Spinelli

Dead Wednesday by Jerry Spinelli Paranormal Fiction Dead Wednesday written by Jerry Spinelli is a…

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Dead End in Norvelt by Jack Gantos

Dead End in Norvelt by Jack Gantos Historical Fiction Dead End in Norvelt is a…

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The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl by Stacy McAnulty

The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl by Stacy McAnulty Humor + Realistic Fiction The Miscalculations of…

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Sylvia & Aki by Winifred Conkling

Sylvia & Aki by Winifred Conkling Historical Non-fiction Sylvia & Aki, a book written by…

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Fantastic Mr. Fox by Roald Dahl

Fantastic Mr. Fox by Roald Dahl Fantasy Fantastic Mr. Fox is a book by Roald…

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A Kind of Spark by Elle McNicoll

A Kind of Spark, by Elle McNicoll Realistic Fiction A Kind of Spark written by…

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Bloom by Kenneth Oppel

Bloom by Kenneth Oppel Sci-Fi Thriller In Kenneth Oppel's , Bloom, readers are immersed into…

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BenBee And The Teacher Griefer by K.A Holt

BenBee And The Teacher Griefer by K.A Holt  Humor and Poetry and Realistic Fiction Who…

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Across The Desert by Dusti Bowling

Across The Desert by Dusti Bowling Realistic-Fiction Across The Desert by Dusti Bowling is a…

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A Royal Guide to Monster Slaying by Kelly Armstrong

A Royal Guide to Monster Slaying by Kelly Armstrong Fantasy Fiction The book A Royal Guide…

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A Galaxy Of Sea Stars by Jeanne Zulick Ferruolo

A Galaxy Of Sea Stars by Jeanne Zulick Ferruolo  Realistic Fiction A Galaxy Of Sea…

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2021-22 SY Grade 6 Book Reviews

Crossover by Kwame Alexander

Crossover by Kwame Alexander Realist Fiction Crossover, by Kwame Alexander, is a book about a…

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Dragon Pearl by Yoon Ha Lee

Dragon Pearl by Yoon Ha Lee Adventurous Fantasy The Dragon Pearl is a thrilling fiction…

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Fish in a Tree by Lynda Mullaly Hunt

Fish in a Tree by Lynda Mullaly Hunt Realistic Fiction Fish in a Tree is…

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Game of Stars by Sayantani Dasgupta

Game of Stars by Sayantani Dasgupta Fantasy Game of Stars, by Sayantani Dasgupta, is a…

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Kristina The Girl King by Carolyn Meyer

Kristina The Girl King by Carolyn Meyer Historical Fiction Kristina The Girl King by Carolyn…

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Percy Jackson, The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan

Percy Jackson, The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan Fantasy and Adventure Percy Jackson, by Rick…

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QB1 by Mike Lupica

QB1 by Mike Lupica Contemporary Realistic Fiction QB1 is a book about a boy named…

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Stand Up, Yumi Chung! by Jessica Kim

Stand Up, Yumi Chung! by Jessica Kim Realistic Fiction Stand Up, Yumi Chung! By Jessica…

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The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman

The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman Fiction The book The Graveyard Book written by Neil…

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The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins Adventure  In the book The Hunger Games by Suzzane…

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The Odyssey by Gareth Hinds

The Odyssey by Gareth Hinds Mythical Fiction The Odyssey by Gareth Hinds, brings to life…

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The Serpent’s Secret by Saytani Dasgupta

The Serpent’s Secret By Saytani Dasgupta Adventure Fiction The Serpent’s Secret, by Saytani Dasgupta, is…

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The Unwanteds by Lisa Mcmann

The Unwanteds by Lisa Mcmann Fantasy The Unwanteds, by Lisa Mcmann is within the fantasy…

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The Unwanteds Island of Silence by Lisa Mcmann

The Unwanteds Island of Silence by Lisa Mcmann Fantasy The Unwanteds, by Lisa Mcmann is…

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Waste of Space by Stuart Gibbs

Waste of Space by Stuart Gibbs Science Fiction Waste of Space, by Stuart Gibbs, is…

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What Momma Left Me by Renee Watson

What Momma Left Me by Renee Watson Realistic Fiction What momma left me, by Renee…

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2020-2021 SY Grade 6 Book Reviews

Prairie Lotus by Linda Sue Park

Prairie Lotus by Linda Sue Park Historical Fiction Prairie Lotus, is an entertaining historical fiction…

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The One and Only Ivan, by Katherine Applegate

The One and Only Ivan, by Katherine Applegate Fiction/Fantasy In the book: The One and…

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The Elite by Kiera Cass

The Elite by Kiera Cass Romantic Fiction The Elite is the second book in The…

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Specials by Scott Westerfeld

Specials by Scott Westerfeld Fantasy Specials by Scott Westerfeld is the third book in the…

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Soldier Dog by Sam Angus

Soldier Dog by Sam Angus Historical Fiction It’s 1917, the war is going on. Stanley,…

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Ship Breaker By Paolo Bacigalupi

Ship Breaker By Paolo Bacigalupi Science Fiction Ship Breaker, by Paolo Bacigalupi, is a science…

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Escape from Mr.Lemoncello’s Library by Chris Grabenstein

Escape from Mr.Lemoncello’s Library by Chris Grabenstein Realistic Fiction The author Chris Grabenstein has a…

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Loki’s Wolves by K.L Armstrong and M.A Marr

Loki’s Wolves by K.L Armstrong and M.A Marr Fantasy Matt couldn’t believe it. He’s Thor's…

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Jaclyn Hyde by Annabeth Bondor Stone and Connor White

Jaclyn Hyde by Annabeth Bondor Stone and Connor White Fiction This book was written by…

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Good Enough by Jen Petro-Roy

Good Enough by Jen Petro-Roy Contemporary Realistic Fiction Good Enough is a book written about…

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Everyday Angel by Victoria Schwab

Everyday Angel by Victoria Schwab Fantasy Fiction Everyday Angel, by Victoria Schwab is an entertaining…

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Clean Getaway by Nic Stone

Clean Getaway by Nic Stone Realistic Fiction The author of this book is Nic Stone.…

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Bloom by Kenneth Oppel

The Best At It by Maulik Pancholy Fantasy/Science Fiction Kenneth Oppel is known for making…

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The Best At It by Maulik Pancholy

The Best At It by Maulik Pancholy Realistic Fiction The Best At It, by Maulik…

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The Last Kids on Earth by Max Brallier

The Last Kids on Earth by Max Brallier Adventure Fiction The Last Kids on Earth…

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Awesome Dog vs. Mayor Bossypants by Justin Dean

Awesome Dog vs. Mayor Bossypants by Justin Dean Fiction The book Awesome Dog 5000 vs.…

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The Selection by Kiera Cass

The Selection by Kiera Cass Romantic Fiction The Selection is an enthralling romantic fiction book…

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The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley

The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley Mystery The Sweetness at…

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Twice Upon a Time By James Riley

Twice Upon a Time By James Riley Fantasy I read this book called Twice Upon…

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The Horse and His Boy by C.S. Lewis

The Horse and His Boy by C.S. Lewis Fantasy The Horse and His Boy by…

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Black History Month Research Project!

In honor of Black History Month, Grade 5 students in Ms. Platt’s library class researched artists and musicians based on the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) theme of African Americans and the Arts. Throughout the research process, students learned about the oppression and prejudice their subjects encountered as well as how their creative expression had a powerful impact on society. By celebrating Black voices while recognizing there is still work to be done to stand up against injustice, our Sharks are continuing to demonstrate that they are Socially Conscious and invested in learning and growing.

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