Obsessed, by Allison Britz

Each Friday that school is in session, I share the link to a read-aloud preview of a book from SRCSA library. The “First-chapter Friday” selection for Sept. 12, 2025 is Obsessed, by Allison Britz.

One True Way, by Shannon Hitchcock

Each Friday that school is in session, I share the link to a read-aloud preview of a book from SRCSA library. The “First-chapter Friday” selection for Sept. 5, 2025 is One True Way, by Shannon Hitchcock.

Character education : Books about Respect

When talking about “Respect,” an important place to start is with our own self-esteem. Here are several books from SRCSA library that support readers respecting and appreciating themselves.
https://youtu.be/h1jAQhX_Ulk

Take the Mic (Darcie Little Badger)

Each Friday that school is in session, I share the link to a read-aloud preview of a book from SRCSA library. The “First-chapter Friday” selection for Aug. 29, 2025 is Take the Mic, featuring contributor Darcie Little Badger.

The Parker Inheritance, by Varian Johnson

Each Friday that school is in session, I share the link to a read-aloud preview of a book from SRCSA library. The “First-chapter Friday” selection for Aug. 22, 2025 is The Parker Inheritance, by Varian Johnson.

‘Library contract’ for students to check out books

As part of getting ready for a new year in SRCSA library, I am collecting responses for the “library contract.”
https://youtu.be/feUowxzTvLY

Warrior Girl, by Carmen Tafolla

Each Friday that school is in session, I share the link to a read-aloud preview of a book from SRCSA library. The “First-chapter Friday” selection for Aug. 15, 2025 is Warrior Girl, by Carmen Tafolla.

SRCSA library : Getting ready for 2025-2026

I’m getting ready for a new school year at Santa Rosa Charter School for the Arts.
https://youtu.be/-N3u8mU2bus

SRCSA library : New arrivals in August 2025

Here is a slideshow featuring some new arrivals in SRCSA library during August 2025: including high-interest titles, classic Eric Carle for emergent readers, and more! This slideshow was created in Canva. The music is Funky House by Nver Avetyan.
https://youtu.be/kk6pr0A-8cs

The Lost Year, by Katherine Marsh

Each Friday that school is in session, I share the link to a read-aloud preview of a book from SRCSA library. To wrap up the school (and programming) year for 2024-2025, this week’s preview is The Lost Year, by Katherine Marsh.

SRCSA library : End of school year, 2024-2025

At Santa Rosa Charter School for the Arts, we’ve reached the end of the school year for 2024-2025. I hope that everyone has a restful summer with their loved ones.
https://youtu.be/QPsyNuK-RII

Most popular types of books in SRCSA library

More than 4,000 items were checked out from SRCSA library during 2024-2025. Among those 4,049 items circulated between August and May, what are the most popular types of books checked out from our library?

Flying Lessons and Other Stories (Grace Lin)

Each Friday that school is in session, I share the link to a read-aloud preview of a book from SRCSA library. The “First-chapter Friday” selection for May 30, 2025 is Flying Lessons and Other Stories, featuring contributor Grace Lin.

Summer reading 2025 at Sonoma County Library

The school year is nearing its end at Santa Rosa Charter School for the Arts, but there will be plenty to do and read through the summer reading program at Sonoma County Library.
https://youtu.be/TpGwDQgmCnE

The Storyteller, by Brandon Hobson

Each Friday that school is in session, I share the link to a read-aloud preview of a book from SRCSA library. The “First-chapter Friday” selection for May 23, 2025 is The Storyteller, by Brandon Hobson.

Zenobia July, by Lisa Bunker

Each Friday that school is in session, I share the link to a read-aloud preview of a book from SRCSA library. The “First-chapter Friday” selection for May 16, 2025 is Zenobia July, by Lisa Bunker.

Book haul : Open Books donation to SRCS libraries

Santa Rosa City Schools recently accepted a donation of books from an organization called Open Books: 12 books apiece to each of 10 elementary-school libraries for a total donation of 120 books. Among highlights this week in SRCSA library, I unboxed my site’s new arrivals.
https://youtu.be/BTaCegGw_Eg

The Shape of Lost Things, by Sarah Everett

Each Friday that school is in session, I share the link to a read-aloud preview of a book from SRCSA library. The “First-chapter Friday” selection for May 9, 2025 is The Shape of Lost Things, by Sarah Everett.

The Flicker, by H.E. Edgmon

Each Friday that school is in session, I share the link to a read-aloud preview of a book from SRCSA library. The “First-chapter Friday” selection for May 2, 2025 is The Flicker, by H.E. Edgmon.

Black Boy Joy (B.B. Alston)

Each Friday that school is in session, I share the link to a read-aloud preview of a book from SRCSA library. The “First-chapter Friday” selection for April 25, 2025 is Black Boy Joy featuring contributor B.B. Alston.