Reading outside of school assignments and school time is scientifically shown to improve students’ learning success. Reading a book, whether it is non-fiction, fiction, or a graphic novel, can improve vocabulary and grammar, help retain information previously learned, increase knowledge on new topics, and help develop empathy. The reader can learn history while enjoying a historical novel. Reading a novel set in another culture can increase the reader’s global understanding. We can travel the world or through time just by opening a book.
Both the Primary and Secondary Libraries have a wide range of new and exciting books for students to borrow. Students can select what interests them and borrow it during the last week of December classes, then return it after they return in January. Before borrowing for the holiday, students must return any overdue books and have a clear library account.
New and recommended secondary library titles can be found at https://ycis-sh.libguides.com/reading. There is something for everyone.
The library catalogs for both Primary and Secondary can be accessed from off campus at https://pxlib.ycissh.com
Karla Castle
Puxi Secondary Head Librarian