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Books create eye-opening experience for high-schooler
By Karmen Knipfer
May. 6, 2019 2:00 pm, Updated: May. 6, 2019 2:24 pm
Throughout my last four years of high school, I was assigned to read a few books that I would probably have not chosen to read on my own. Such books were 'To Kill a Mockingbird” and the 'Dust Bowl.” Between putting these two books away often at work, and reading them at school, they have become two of my favorite novels. I enjoy reading these books because they are educational and life changing. After reading the 'Dust Bowl” I am much more grateful for the items I have now, such as having clean running water, a safe insulated home, and I don't have to worry about when I am going to have to rummage enough money to buy a loaf of bread. Silly things like going to the park, or grabbing a bite to eat at my favorite restaurant were small things that weren't possible during the 'Dust Bowl.”
'To Kill a Mockingbird” taught me so much about racism, the style of life back in the 1960s, and how strong a family can be. I understood that racism was bad in the ‘60s, but before reading the novel I didn't have a very strong grasp on just how horrible it was. Now that I am a few years older I appreciate the content so much more. After reading the novel, several times, I am more aware of current-day racism and racism from the past. Comparing the two is something I have been assigned to do in a few different classes, and I have learned it is an eye-opener. The style of life that I live now wasn't possible for me in the ‘60s. I take that for granted all too often.
New materials at the library
Adult Fiction
Sunset Beach by Mary Kay Andrews
The Road Home by Richard Paul Evans
Willing to Die by Lisa Jackson
Last Roses by Martha Hall Kelly
Far and Away by Fern Michaels
The 18th Abduction by James Patterson
Tight Rope by Amanda Quick
The Old Drift by Namwali Serpell
The Lost History of Dreams by Kris Waldherr
The Glove-maker by Ann Weisgarber
Summer Wives by Beatriz Williams
On a Summer Tide by Suzanne Fisher Woods
Adult non-fiction
This Chair Rocks by Ashton Applewhite
Standing In Their Own Light by Judith L. Van Buskirk
Adult Biography
Better Git It In Your Soul by Krin Gabbard
Easy Children's
Sheep Dog & Sheep Sheep by Eric Barclay
I Will Be Fierce! by Bea Birdsong
The Very Impatient Caterpillar by Ross Burach
When Spring Comes by Kevin Henkes
The Good Egg by Jory John
High-five by Adam Rubin
Willbee the Bumblebee by Craig Smith
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