Aisha Y., Monarch Global Academy
Vanessa Len’s Only a Monster follows the main character, Joan. She’s the archetype of the girl-next-door trope; the antithesis of a rebel. A string of unfortunate events sends Joan and the reader on a journey through time.
September 18 – 24 is Banned Books Week, an annual celebration of our freedom to read in the United States, as well as an opportunity to bring awareness to books that have historically or recently been challenged in our country.
By Allison T., Crofton High School
Etana N., North County High School
By Etana N., North County High School
Etana N., North County High School
And just like that, the end of August is upon us. It’s nearly time for students and teachers to head back to school for a new year. We know that jumping back into school mode can be a bit overwhelming, and AACPL wants to help make the transition as seamless as possible.
Michelle F., Glen Burnie High School
Aisha Y., Monarch Global Academy
There is a new museum pass available for library cardholders! The recently added Historic Annapolis group pass allows admission to both the Museum of Historic Annapolis and the William Paca House and Garden located in downtown Annapolis.
Michelle F., Glen Burnie High School
By Michelle F., Glen Burnie High School
The Community Pantry at Discoveries has been open for a full year! We've served 1,890 families (definitely some repeats!) from 50 different Maryland zip codes.
By Autumn E., Glen Burnie High School
Constance is a young woman who is forced into a marriage in order to help pay off her father’s debts. She is unhappy in the marriage, so she runs away and joins the army in place of a baker's son.
By Brianna K., Meade Senior High School